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PREFACE. 



These lessons have been actually taught to 
a class of both sexes numbering from forty to 
fifty persons. They are the work of one of 
the members of that class, a daughter of the 
teacher, and are drawn from all the sources 
within reach. The lessons, printed on slips 
and distributed to the class, were brought on 
each succeeding Sunday, and asked and an- 
swered according to the ability of the pupil or 
the teacher. To answer them properly in- 
volves careful study, and it is hoped this fea- 
ture will not make the book any the less val- 
uable. 
Philadelphia, January, 1872. 



LESSONS 



LIFE OF THE APOSTLE PAUL. 



LESSON I. 



Acts xxi. 89; xxii. 3, S, 16; xxvi. 5; Phil. Hi. 5 $ 
1 Sam. x. 21, 24; Acts xyi. 37, BS ; xxii. 20-28. 

About what time was Paul born ? 

At this time what was the political and religious 
condition of the Roman empire ? 

What was the condition of Judea ? 

Into what two classes were the Jews divided ? 

When did the dispersion of the Jews begin? 

What privileges did they acquire in foreign 
countries ? 

How did their dispersion tend to aid in the 
spread of Christianity ? 

Where was Paul born ? 

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6 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

What was Cilicia ? 

Into what two parts was it divided ? 

For what were the inhabitants of the western 
part notorious ? 

What famous robbers lived near ? 

What was the character of the natives of the 
coast ? 

Who freed the Mediterranean from pirates ? 

Of what service was this to the apostles ? 

How did Eastern Cilicia differ from the west- 
ern part ? 

What two famous passes lead out of it ? 
What great armies have crossed this plain ? 

What distinguished Roman at one time gov- 
erned Cilicia? 

In his letters does he mention the Jews ? 

How was Tarsus situated ? 

What was its government ? 

For what was it celebrated ? 

What was the character of the learning of the 
Cilician schools ? 

What language was spoken ? 

Was Tarsus an important commercial city ? 

What does Paul say of his nationality ? 

Was he a Hellenist ? 



LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 7 

To what tribe did he belong ? How often does 
he speak of it ? 

The name of what distinguished person in his 
tribe did he bear ? How had he two names ? 

Had he sisters or brothers ? 

Had he relatives who were not Jews ? Rom. 
xvi. 7, 21. 

What great privilege did Paul's father possess ? 

How may he have obtained it ? 

What was probably his social position ? 

To what sect did he belong ? 

What trade was Paul taught ? 

Of what material were tents made ? 

From his after life what may we infer of Paul's 
early home training ? 



LESSOX II. 
Acts xxii. 3 ; xxvi. 4, 5 ; xxiii. 6-8 $ Gal. i. li. 

In what language was instruction given in the 
schools of Tarsus? 

Would the Jews favour this ? 

What kind of school did Saul probably attend? 

Why did he go to Jerusalem ? 

At what age probably did he go ? 



8 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

What relative of Saul's afterward lived in 
Jerusalem ? 

Would they journey probably by sea or by 
land? 

How long a time would it require ? 

What historic interest wou]d the journey have 
for him ? 

What proofs of Roman authority met him 
everywhere ? 

What must have been his feelings as he ap- 
proached Jerusalem? 

What was the character of the schools of 
Jerusalem ? 

Which two were the most distinguished ? 

To what sect did they belong ? 

On what point did they differ ? 

In which school was Saul placed ? 

Who was at its head ? 

For what was he renowned ? 

In what esteem was he held by the Jews ? Acts 
v. 34. 

What w T as the mode of instruction in the 
schools of the Rabbis ? What is meant by " at 
the feet of Gamaliel " ? 

Where did Saul acquire his knowledge of 
Grecian literature ? 



LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 9 

What was Saul's success as a student ? 

What is meant by " profited " ? 

What proves his thorough knowledge of the 
Scriptures ? 

What does he say himself of his strict morality? 
Phil. iii. 6. 

Did this rigid observance of the letter of the 
law bring peace and satisfaction to Saul ? 

Where does he speak of the struggles of this 
period of his life? Rom. vii. 



LESSON III. 
Acts tL 5-15; vii. 1-60. 

Did Saul remain in Jerusalem after complet- 
ing his studies in the school of Gamaliel ? 

Is it probable that Saul ever saw the Saviour 
during his earthly life ? 

To what does he allude when he speaks of 
having "known Christ after the flesh"? 2 Cor. 
v. 16. 

If he left Jerusalem, how long a time elapsed 
before his return ? 

What was the condition of the Christian 
Church during this interval ? 



10 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

How would this new class of religionists be 
regarded by Saul ? 

Who was Stephen ? 

What was the office of deacon ? 

With what class of Jews did he come in con- 
flict? 

Who were the Libertines ? 

Is it probable that Saul was among the disput- 
ants? 

What was the subject of these discussions ? 

What is the meaning of " suborned " ? 

By whom was Stephen arrested ? 

Before what great council was he taken ? 

Was Saul a member of the council ? 

What accusation was brought against Stephen ? 

What is meant by the expression, " they saw 
his face as it had been the face of an angel " ? 

From what source did Stephen draw his de- 
fence ? 

What did he design to show ? 

In his reference to Mosaic history what varia- 
tions and additions may be noticed ? 

How may they be accounted for ? 

Is it probable that his discourse was inter- 
rupted ? 



LESSONS OX THE LIFE OF PAUL. 11 

Was the conclusion of his speech an outbreak 
of holy indignation ? 

What was the effect upon his audience ? 

What glorious vision did he behold ? 

Why did his words increase their rage ? 

Why was he cast out of the city ? 

Had the Sanhedrin the power to punish with 
death ? 

Is it known where the martyrdom took place ? 

What part did Saul take in the scene ? 

By whom were the first stones thrown ? 

Whom did Stephen imitate in his dying prayers ? 

What is the significance of the expression, " he 
fell asleep"? 

By whom was Stephen buried ? 



LESSON IV. 
Acts yiii. 1-1 ; ix. 1-S. 

What important events in Church history fol- 
lowed the martyrdom of Stephen ? 

Why was there no interference from the Koman 
authorities ? 

Why did the apostles remain in Jerusalem ? 

Was this persecution disastrous to Christianity ? 



12 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

Was the dispersion confined to Judea and Sa- 
maria? Acts xi. 19. 

Who was the active agent in the persecution ? 

What acts of his cruelty are mentioned ? 

What did he afterward say of the enormity of 
his conduct? Gal. i. 13; 1 Tim. i. 13; Acts xxii. 
4, 19; xxvi. 10. 

What was his worst act? Acts xxvi. 11. 

In all this did Saul act conscientiously ? 2 Tim. 
i. 3; Acts xxiii. 1. 

What is meant by " breathing out " ? 

What did he desire of the high priest ? 

Had the Sanhedrin authority over Jews in for- 
eign cities ? 

Were there many Jews in Damascus ? 

When is Damascus first mentioned in the Bible? 

Describe its situation. 

How far is it from Jerusalem ? 

Who accompanied Saul ? 

How would he travel ? 

Through what gate would he pass ? 

What route did he probably take ? 

What long valley and river on the east ? 

What lake would he pass ? 

Would he cross the Jordan above or below 
it? 



LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 13 

Through what kind of country would he then 
travel ? 

Who had passed through this region nine hun- 
dred years before, going from Damascus on a very 
different errand ? 

As Saul drew near Damascus how was he sud- 
denly arrested ? 

How many accounts of this event are given ? 

How are the discrepancies in these accounts 
explained ? 

What shows the supernatural character of this 
light? 

What was the effect on Saul and his compan- 
ions? 

Did Saul see Jesus, or was it merely an impres- 
sion made on his mind during a trance ? 

How does Jesus identify himself with his 
people ? 

What is meant by "to kick against the 
pricks " ? 

What stress does Saul afterward lay upon the 
fact, that his call was directly from Jesus ? Gal. i. 
1 ; 1 Cor. i. 1. 

Was his conversion completed at this moment ? 

Was his blindness miraculous ? 

Where was he taken by his companions ? 

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14 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

LESSON V. 
Acts ix. 9-30. 

With whom did Saul lodge in Damascus ? 

How long did his blindness continue ? 

What must have been his state of mind duriug 
this time ? 

What is known of Ananias ? 

Why did he hesitate to obey the command ? 

How did he know what had been Saul's pur- 
pose in coming to Damascus ? 

What is meant by the figure, " a chosen vessel " ? 

How was Saul's sight restored ? 

What may be noted in regard to his baptism ? 

How did he show at once the great change that 
had taken place in his feelings and purposes ? 

What was the effect upon all who heard him? 
How long did he remain in Damascus ? 
Why did he leave the city ? 
Where did he then go? Gal. i. 17. 
What was his motive in taking this journey ? 
Why did he not go to Jerusalem ? 
How long was he in Arabia? 
What was probably his employment during 
this time ? 

To what city did he return ? Gal. i. 17. 



LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 15 

To what danger was he now exposed ? 

Who w T as king of Damascus at this time? 
2 Cor. xi. 32. 

Why did the governor take part in the Jewish 
conspiracy? 

How did Saul escape ? 

Are there other instances in Scripture of escape 
in similar manner ? 

Was it right for Saul thus to fly from danger ? 

How did he afterward speak of this flight? 
2 Cor. xi. 30. 

Why did he go to Jerusalem? Gal. i. 18. 

How long a time had elapsed since his conver- 
sion ? 

How was he received by the disciples ? 

Who was Barnabas ? 

Why did he come forward in behalf of Saul ? 

How many of the apostles were then in Jeru- 
salem? Gal. i. 18, 19. 

What two reasons did Barnabas present for re- 
ceiving Saul ? 

How long was Saul with them ? 

Who were the Grecians ? 

Why did Saul address himself to them? 

What conspiracy again threatened him? 

What command did he receive? Acts xxii. 18. 



16 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

Why was he reluctant to obey? 

Where did he then go ? 

Would the journey be by land or by sea ? 

Is it probable that he remained in his native 
city? Acts. xv. 23, 41. 

Is it known w r hether any of his own family 
were converted through his influence ? 

What effect did the tidings of his success have 
upon the churches of Judea ? Gal. i. 21-24. 



LESSON VI. 
Acts xi. 19-30; xii. 24, 25. 

How long did the persecution of the Church 
continue ? 

Why did it cease ? 

While Saul was in Tarsus, what was the con- 
dition of the Church? Acts. ix. 31. 

What important events in Peter's life took 
place about this time ? 

What was the great significance of the conver- 
sion of Cornelius ? 

What was occurring at Antioch? 

Were the " Grecians " Hellenists or Gentiles ? 

Why did disciples of Cyprus and Cyrene 
preach to them ? 



LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 17 

What success attended their preaching? 

What effect did the tidings have on the Church 
at Jerusalem ? 

Why was Barnabas sent ? 

What was the character of Barnabas ? 

How did he regard the progress of the work at 
Antioch ? 

Did he go to Tarsus on his own responsibility ? 

What reasons would he have for desiring the 
companionship of Saul ? 

How long had Saul been in Tarsus ? 

What proves Barnabas to have been unselfish ? 

What city now becomes prominent in the his- 
tory of the Church ? 

Of what country was it the capital, and how 
was it situated ? 

By whom was it founded ? 

How did it compare with other Oriental Greek 
cities ? 

What was the character of its inhabitants ? 

What renowned temple and groves were near 
the city ? 

How long were Barnabas and Saul in Antioch ? 
What name was here first given to the disci- 
ples? 

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18 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

With whom did it originate? 

Was it given in ridicule or respect ? 

How may the visit of the prophets be ex- 
plained ? 

What did one of them announce ? 

Is Agabus mentioned after this ? 

Who was now emperor of Rome ? 

What was the condition of the Roman Empire? 

What was done by the Christians of Antioch ? 

Who also sent aid to the Jews during this 
famine ? 

What great calamity now befell the Church ? 

Did it occur before or after the visit of Barna- 
bas and Saul ? 

What fearful event took place in Caesarea ? 

What year was this ? 

What effect had the persecution on the Church? 

Who accompanied Barnabas and Saul on their 
return to Antioch ? 



LESSON VII. 
Acts xiii. 1-5. 

Who were the prominent men of the church 
at Antioch ? 



LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 19 

What jjyas the distinction between " prophets " 
and " teachers " ? 

To which class did Barnabas belong ? 

Why is Saul's name mentioned last? 

Do the prophets of the New Testament differ 
from those of the Old Testament ? 

Is anything further known of Simeon ? 

How is his Roman surname accounted for ? 

Is Lucius to be identified with Luke the Evan- 
gelist ? 

Where probably is he afterward mentioned? 
Rom. xvi. 21. 

In what great city, probably, had Manaen 
passed his childhood ? 

Who was Herod the tetrarch ? 

What is meant by " ministered unto the Lord " ? 

Why did they fast? 

To what may these services have had special 
reference? 

What command now came to the Church ? 

How was this communication made ? 

What was " the work " on which these two were 
to enter ? 

What is meant by " laid their hands on them " ? 

What was the nature and design of this cere- 
mony? 



20 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. . 

Did it take place at the same service at which 
the command was received ? 

How many great missionary tours did Paul 
make? 

Who accompanied Barnabas and Saul ? 

What is the literal meaning of " minister " ? 

What duties did John Mark perform ? 

What was their first destination ? 

Was their course divinely indicated ? 

What reasons may be given for going first to 
Cyprus ? 

How was Seleucia situated ? 

For what was it noted ? 

What privilege did it enjoy? 

How far from Seleucia was Salamis? 

As they set sail what bay opened on the left? 

What lofty mountain is a conspicuous feature 
of this bay? 

If clear weather, what would be seen toward the 
south-west ? 

Would these scenes be familiar to Barnabas 
and Mark ? 

How was Salamis situated ? 

Were the Jews numerous in Salamis ? 

What would attract them to that port? 



LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 21 

Why did Barnabas and Saul preach only to 
the Jews of Salamis? 

Do we know what success attended their labours ? 



LESSON VIII. 
Acts xiii. 6-12. 

How far from Salamis was Paphos? 

What w r ould be the route of the missionaries? 

Did they probably stop to preach at interven- 
ing places ? 

How was Paphos situated ? 

For what was it noted ? 

What was the character of its population ? 

What goddess had here her most famous tem- 
ple? 

What made the visit of Barnabas and Saul the 
most important event in the history of the city? 

What distinguished person lived at Paphos? 

Under w T hat government was Cyprus ? 

Into what two classes were Roman provinces 
divided ? 

To which did Cyprus at this time belong ? 
What was the position and character of Sergius 
Paulus? 



22 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

Who was living at his court? 

Were such associations common among distin- 
guished men? 

Why would a Jew receive particular favour ? 

What is the meaning of Bar-jesus? 

In what language is Elymas, and what is the 
meaning of the name? 

How did the pro-consul know of the arrival of 
Barnabas and Saul? 

What was his motive in sending for them? 

What did Elymas do? 

What would be his chief apprehension in re- 
gard to Barnabas and Saul? 

In what manner probably " withstood them " ? 

What judgment did Saul pronounce upon him? 

What is meant by " pervert the right ways of 
the Lord"? 

Was this blindness lasting ? 

Had Saul power to work miracles at his own 
option ? 

How does this miracle resemble those of the 
Old Testament? 

Why was Saul rather than Barnabas the actor 
in this scene ? 

What reasons have been given to account for 
the change in Saul's name? 



LESSONS OX THE LIFE OF PAUL. 23 

What is the most natural explanation ? 

What instances of the adoption of Gentile 
names may be noticed throughout Jewish his- 
tory? 

Which name did he use in speaking of him- 
self? 

What did Peter call him ? 

Who now becomes the prominent figure in 
apostolic history? 

Was the conversion of the pro-consul due 
solely to the miracle he witnessed? 

What must have been the influence of this 
event throughout the island ? 



LESSON IX. 
Acts xiii. 13-15. 

What is shown by the expression, " Paul and 
his company " ? 

What may have been the motives which di- 
rected them to the coast of Pamphylia ? 

In what direction did they sail ? 

Across what sea ? 

What bay did they enter ? 

What famous battles had been fought on and 
near it ? 



24 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

In what direction from Cilicia was Pamphylia ? 

What province was on the w T est ? 

What does the name Pamphylia signify ? 

Of what nation were the inhabitants ? 

How was Perga situated ? 

What famed temple w T as conspicuous on ap- 
proaching the city ? 

How long did Paul and Barnabas remain at 
Perga ? 

What painful event occurred there ? 

Was it understood that Mark should leave 
them at this point ? Acts xv. 38. 

What were his reasons for returning to Jeru- 
salem ? 

What had recently taken place which would 
make him discontented ? 

Had Mark been religiously trained at home ? 
Acts xii. 12. 

Was this defection a rejection of Christianity? 

What shows that he afterw T ard repented ? Acts 
xv. 37. 

Did he ever regain Paul's esteem ? Col. iv. 10 ; 
2 Tim. iv. 11. 

Where did Paul and Barnabas go next? 

What dangers would they be likely to encoun- 
ter on the journey ? 



LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 25 

How does Paul in oue of his letters write of 
these perils ? 2 Cor. xi. 26. 

At what time of the year is it supposed they 
started ? 

What custom prevailed among the people of 
Perga ? 

What would make the first part of the journey 
animated and interesting ? 

What varieties of scenery and climate would 
they notice in travelling from Perga to Antioch ? 

Where was Antioch in Pisidia ? 
Why was it so called ? 
By what other name was it known ? 
What striking proofs of Roman authority 
would they notice on their arrival ? 
Were there many Jews in Antioch ? 
Were they an influential body? 

Where did Paul and Barnabas go on the Sab- 
bath? 

Where were the synagogues generally erected? 

How was the interior of the building arranged ? 

What was the usual form of worship? 

In what language was the service read ? 

What mark of attention was shown to the 
strangers ? 



26 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

LESSON X. 
Acts xiii. 16-41. 

Why did Paul rather than Barnabas respond 
to the invitation? 

Was it usual for the speaker to stand? 

Is the whole speech recorded or merely an out- 
line? 

What two classes of people did Paul address? 

What is the first topic in his discourse? 

What was his purpose in dwelling on the his- 
tory of the Jews? 

To what eight periods did he refer? 

What is meant by "exalted the people"? 

What does "with a high arm" mean? 

What is meant by " suffered their manners " ? 

What figure is used? 

Who are meant by the "seven nations"? 

How long did the period of the judges last? 

Can this be reconciled with 1 Kings vi, 11 ? 

Does the phrase "forty years" refer to Saul's 
age at his accession or to the length of his reign? 

Where is the quotation concerning David 
found? 

In what respect was David a man after God's 
own heart? 



LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 27 

Where is the promise here referred to recorded ? 
"Why did Paul refer to the preaching of John? 
How was John regarded by the Jews? 
What is the second division of the discourse? 
Did Paul assert that salvation would no longer 
be offered to the people of Jerusalem ? 

How had they established the claims of Jesus? 

On what point did Paul dwell as the crowning 
proof of his Messiahship? 

What promise is referred to in the thirty-second 
verse? 

"In that he raised up Jesus : " does this apply 
to the incarnation or the resurrection? 

What is the meaning of the prophecy quoted ? 

What promise was fulfilled in his resurrection ? 

What is meant by "the sure mercies of 
David"? 

Where is the third quotation found ? 

How did Paul prove that it applied to Jesus 
and not to David ? 

What is the third division? 

What did Paul announce to be the distinctive 
blessing of the gospel? 

Who are justified by Christ? 

Could any sins be atoned for by the law of 

Moses? 



28 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

Is that law binding upon us? 
With what solemn warning did Paul close? 
Where is this quotation found ? 
To what did the prophet refer in the original 
passage ? 

Was Paul at liberty to give it a new applica- 
tion? 



LESSON XI. 
Acts xiii. 42-50, 
When Paul had concluded his address, did he 
remain in the synagogue ? 

Did the Jews leave the synagogue before the 
regular close of the service ? 

What request was made to Paul ? 

Who made the request ? 

What is meant by " these words " ? 

Who followed Paul and Barnabas as they went 
home? 

How were they to " continue in the grace of 
God"? 

How probably were Paul and Barnabas occu- 
pied during the week ? 

Who came to hear the word of God on the 
next Sabbath? 

Where were they assembled ? 



LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 29 

Of what different classes of people was the 
audience composed? 

What motives would bring them together ? 

What roused the envy of the Jews ? 

What is the source of all opposition to the 
word of truth ? 

Why were the Jews desirous that the Gentiles 
should not embrace the new doctrines ? 

How did they oppose Paul and Barnabas ? 

What is meant by " contradicting and blas- 
pheming " ? 

What solemn declaration was then made by 
Paul and Barnabas ? 

Why was it " necessary " that the word should 
be spoken to the Jew T s first ? 

How did they judge themselves unworthy? 

How T did Paul and Barnabas show that their 
commission was divine ? 

Where is this prophecy found? 

To whom does the word " thee " refer ? 

By whom before had this description been ap- 
plied to Christ? Luke ii. 31, 32. 

Did Paul and Barnabas mean that no further 
efforts would be made for the conversion of the 
Jews? 
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30 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

Had such an occurrence ever taken place before 
in a synagogue ? 

Did Paul ever act in like manner afterward ? 

What prophecies were fulfilled by the conver- 
sion of the Gentiles ? 

Did the Saviour ever preach to Gentiles ? 

What effect did the announcement made by 
Paul and Barnabas have on the Gentiles ? 

What is meant by " glorified the word of the 
Lord"? 

What is meant by " ordained to eternal life " ? 

Where and by whom was the new religion pub- 
lished? 

Is it probable Paul and Barnabas continued to 
preach in the synagogue ? 

What did the Jews determine to do ? 

What two classes of people did they excite 
against Paul and Barnabas ? 

What is meant by " devout and honourable " ? 

Why did they " stir up " the women ? 

Where do we read of the influence of women 
contributing to the spread of Christianity ? 

What resulted from this persecution ? 

What is meant by " coasts " ? 

Were they formally banished by the magis- 
trates of the city ? 



LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 31 

LESSON XII. 
Acts xiii. 51, 52; xir. 1-7. 

As Paul and Barnabas were leaving Antioch 
what did they do ? 

Of what was the act symbolical ? 

By whose command was it performed ? 

Was there a similar custom among the Jews ? 

Who are meant by " the disciples " ? 

What cause had they for joy in this time of 
persecution? 

In what direction did Paul and Barnabas now 
travel ? 

What mountain range did they cross ? 

What plain would they overlook ? 

What lofty mountain would be seen in the dis- 
tance ? 

In what province was Iconium? 

How far from Antioch? 

How is Iconium situated? 

In later times how did it become famous? 

Why did Paul and Barnabas go to the syna- 
gogue ? 

What is meant by "so spake"? 

Who were the "Greeks" here spoken of? 

Why would they frequent the synagogue? 



32 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

What was done by the unbelieving Jews? 
How did they produce this effect on the minds 
of the Gentiles? 

Were Paul and Barnabas intimidated or hin- 
dered by this opposition? 

How was their divine authority attested? 

How long did they stay in Iconium ? 

Into what two factions was the city divided ? 

Was Barnabas an apostle? 

Is he ever so called elsewhere ? 

Were such divisions of rare occurrence in Ori- 
ental cities? 

Was an assault actually made or merely 
planned ? 

Who are meant by "their rulers "? 

Was this a secret plot ? 

Where did Paul and Barnabas flee? 

To what extent was it right for them to avoid 
persecution ? 

What kind of country was Lycaonia ? 

What mountains and province on the south ? 

What hills on the north? 

Did Paul and Barnabas go directly to Lystra? 

How was Lystra situated? 

What was the character of the population? 



LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 33 

Were there any Jews in the city? 

Where probably did Paul and Barnabas go to 
address the people? 

What opposing power did the gospel here have 
to encounter? 



LESSON XIII. 
Acts xiy. 8-20. 

Who was the patron divinity of Lystra? 

What was the " speech of Lycaonia " ? 

Did Paul address the people in that language ? 

As Paul was preaching whom did he observe 
in the audience? 

What is meant by " steadfastly beholding " ? 

How did the cripple come to have faith to be 
healed? 

Why did Paul speak "with a loud voice"? 

How does this miracle resemble one performed 
by Peter ? 

What was the effect on the people ? 

What poet had written of Jupiter and Mercury 
visiting Lycaonia? 

What would make this story familiar to the 
people ? 

Why did they call Paul, Mercury? 



34 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

Why was Barnabas called Jupiter? 

Why did not Paul and Barnabas at once refuse 
to receive divine honours ? 

Whom did the Lystrians summon ? 

For what purpose? 

To what does the expression, " which was before 
their city," refer ? 

Why were oxen brought ? 

How were the garlands used ? 

What " gates " are meant ? 

How did Paul and Barnabas show their aston- 
ishment and indignation? 

Who probably addressed the people ? 

What did he first disclaim ? 

What is meant by " of like passions " ? 

What is meant by " vanities " ? 

What did he declare concerning God in con- 
trast with their imaginary deities ? 

How did he describe God as Creator ? 

What is meant by " suffered " ? 

Are the Jews included in " all nations " ? 

Why did God thus abandon the heathen ? 

What evidence of their dependence on him 
still remained ? 



LESSONS OX THE LIFE OF PAUL. 35 

Where does Paul afterward state the same 
truth? Rom. i. 18-21. 

Why was the mention of the blessing of rain 
particularly appropriate in Lycaonia ? 

What effect had this address on the people ? 

Would the new religion be as attractive as their 
own? 

Who had followed Paul and Barnabas to 
Lystra ? 

What interpretation would they give of the 
miracle? 

How is the violent reaction among the Lyca- 
onians to be accounted for ? 

Was Paul stoned to death ? 

How did Barnabas escape? 

Where in his letters does Paul mention this 
stoning ? 

Was there a miracle in his sudden recovery ? 

Who were these " disciples " ? 

What future companion of Paul was probably 
with them? Acts xvi. 1 ; 2 Tim. iii. 11. 

Where did Paul and Barnabas go the next 
day? 



36 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

LESSON XIV. 
Acts xiy. 21-27. 

How far was Derbe from Lystra ? 

Near what mountain was it situated ? 

What future companion of Paul lived at 
Derbe? 

What famous freebooter had made it his 
stronghold? 

Why did Paul and Barnabas choose this city 
for refuge ? 

How may we infer they were treated here? 

What was the result of their preaching ? 

What is meant by "had taught many " ? 

What would be the shortest route for the jour- 
ney home ? 

What reasons may be given why they did not 
take it? 

Is it likely Paul preached openly in Lystra on 
his return ? 

What is meant by " confirming the souls " ? 

What other means did they use to fortify the 
faith of their converts ? 

Is there any previous mention of " elders " ? 

Did the office originate in the Christian 

Church? 



LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 61 

What is meant by " ordained " ? 

What duties would devolve upon these elders ? 

Where afterward are elders mentioned ? 

What solemn observance attended on the ordi- 
nation ? 

What is meant by " commended them " ? 

How long probably did Paul and Barnabas re- 
main in each city on their return ? 

At what season of the year did they return to 
Perga ? 

Why did they now stop there to preach? 

From Perga where did they go ? 

How T far was it ? 

How was Attalia situated ? 

By whom was it built ? 

Hundreds of years later, what great army em- 
barked there for Antioch ? 

What contrasts may be noted in comparing the 
movements of that army with the journey of Paul 
and Barnabas ? 

What contrast in the reception at Antioch ? 

What did Paul and Barnabas do on their ar- 
rival ? 

What is meant by "recommended to the grace 
of God"? 

How long had they been gone ? 

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38 LESSONS OX THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

Give an outline of the first missionary tour, 
mentioning the chief events. 

Where else is it declared that we may be co- 
workers with God ? 1 Cor. iii. 9 ; Mark xvi. 20. 

What is the "door of faith"? 

Where else is the same metaphor used ? 

With what feelings would the Church receive 
the report of the missionaries ? 



LESSON XV. 
Acts xiv. 28; xv. 1-8; Gal. i. 1, 2. 

How long were Paul and Barnabas in Antioch ? 

What was their position in the Church ? 

In what relation did the church of Antioch 
stand to the Church at large ? 

What controversy arose about this time ? 

How early in the history of Christianity do we 
read of controversies and corruptions ? 

What momentous consequences were involved 
in the present issue ? 

What were the two striking characteristics of 
the separation between Jews and Gentiles ? 

What would be abhorrent to Jews in all Gen- 
tile religions ? 



LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 39 

How were proselytes regarded by both Jews 
and Gentiles? 

Was Gentile literature studied in Jewish 

schools ? 

How far would Jews mingle with Gentiles ? 

"What did they consider particularly unlawful : 

AVas it expressly forbidden in the law ? 

Who had come from Judea to Antioch ? 

What did they teach? 

"What was their purpose ? 

Were they regularly commissioned as teachers ? 

What is meant by " after the manner of 
Moses"? 

What heretical sect in the Church adopted this 
doctrine ? 

What important point in reference to the Gen- 
tiles had previously been settled ? 

Why were Paul and Barnabas quick to oppose 
these "false brethren"? 

Was it a question of expediency or of funda- 
mental truth ? 

What is the meaning of "dissension"? 
What does it imply? 
What is the meaning of " disputation " ? 
How could the question be decided ? 
What was determined at last ? 



40 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

Why was it proper that it should be decided at 
Jerusalem ? 

Why were Paul and Barnabas appointed as 
delegates ? 

What account does Paul himself give of his 
commission? Gal. ii. 2. 

How can this be reconciled with his appoint- 
ment by the Church ? 

Who was one of the " certain other " mentioned 
as accompanying Paul and Barnabas ? 

Where else is he spoken of? 

What is meant by " brought on their way by 
the church " ? 

Was this usual ? 

Was it merely an act of private friendship ? 

What route did they take ? 

Through what provinces did they pass ? 

When and by whom had the gospel been 
preached in these regions ? 

Is it probable that they had heard before of the 
conversion of the Gentiles ? 



LESSON XVI. 
Acts xv. 3-21 ; Gal. ii. 1-10. 

How many times since his conversion had Paul 
been in Jerusalem ? 



LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 41 

How did this visit differ from previous ones ? 

By whom were the apostles received on their 
arrival ? 

Did they meet with any of the brethren before 
this official reception ? 

Who rose up in opposition to Paul and Bar- 
nabas ? 

How did the assertions of the Pharisaic Chris- 
tians differ from those made by the Judaizers at 
Antioch ? 

What great meeting was summoned ? 

Could it be called an CEcumenical Council ? 

How long did it continue ? 

Who composed the council? 

Who was at its head ? 

Was he an apostle or elder ? 

To which side in the controversy would he be 
most inclined to lean ? 

How did the council begin ? 

Who probably took the chief part in this dis- 
cussion ? 

What are the three most important passages of 
the council? 

Why was Peter the first to interpose in the 
discussion ? 

To what did he first refer ? 
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42 LESSONS OX THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

What conclusions did he draw from these 
facts ? 

How did he prove that the Mosaic law is not 
obligatory ? 

What did he declare to be the only way of sal- 
vation ? 

Is there any other way now ? 

What was the effect of Peter's speech ? 

Who were the next speakers ? 

What addition did they make to Peter's argu- 
ment? 

What particular instances would they be most 
likely to refer to ? 

Who was the last speaker ? 

What peculiar weight would be attached to his 
words ? 

How did his speech differ from those preceding 
him? 

To what did he first allude ? 

What prophet did he quote ? 

What did he prove from the quotation ? 

How did he show that God from the beginning 
intended to convert the Gentiles ? 

What course did he propose for the Gentile 
Christians ? 

Meaning of " pollutions of idols " ? 



LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 43 

Why were strangled animals and "blood" 
named ? 

Upon what class in the Jewish Church were 
such conditions imposed? 

What is the meaning of the twenty-first verse ? 



LESSON XVII. 

Acts xt. 22-40; Gal. ii. S-16. 

How was the advice of James received ? 

How did the decision of the council bear a per- 
sonal reference to Paul ? 

Which one of the apostles took no part in the 
discussions ? 

How did he express his approval of Paul's 
course ? 

Is any other meeting of John and Paul re- 
corded ? 

What was now acknowledged to be Paul's 
mission ? 

What incidental proof that Peter had no pre- 
eminence in the Church ? 

What is the significance of the metaphor " pil- 
lars " applied to three apostles ? 

In reference to whom does Paul himself use 
the same figure? 



44 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

What condition was annexed to the decree ? 

Who are meant by " the poor " ? 

Where do we find proofs of the faithful fulfil- 
ment of the promise ? 

Who were appointed to accompany Paul and 
Barnabas on their return ? 

Who else probably at this time returned to 
Antioch ? 

How were they "dismissed"? 

What was done on their arrival at Antioch ? 

With what feelings would the letter be re 
ceived ? 

What makes it of great interest to us ? 

What form of salutation is used ? 

Where else do we find the same? 

Who probably wrote the letter ? 

To whom is it addressed ? 

When and by whom had the gospel been 
preached in Cilicia ? 

Meaning of " subverting your souls " ? 

What reason for the special commeudation of 
Paul and Barnabas ? 

What had been the object in sendiug Judas 
and Silas ? 

What inspiration is acknowledged in the de- 
cree ? 



LESSONS OX THE LIFE OF PAUL. 45 

What effect had the decree on the Church ? 
Did both Judas and Silas return to Jerusalem? 
Who shortly after visited Antioch ? 

At first how did he act toward the Gentile con- 
verts ? 

What induced him to alter his conduct? 

Was this violating the decree? 

What was the errand of the messenger from 
James ? 

When in earlier life had Peter thus sinfully 
vacillated ? 

What motive had influenced him then as it did 
now? 

What was the effect of his example ? 

What stand did Paul take in this emergency? 

Was it done publicly? 

Was there an actual quarrel ? 

Was Peter convinced of his error ? 

How does he afterward speak of Paul ? 

How long did Paul and Barnabas continue in 
Antioch ? 

What did Paul propose to Barnabas ? 

Why would he desire this ? 

What did Barnabas reply ? 

Why did Paul disagree with him ? 



46 LESSONS OX THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

What reasons would Barnabas have for taking 
Mark ? 

What would make this quarrel more violent 
than the previous one ? 

What was the only course now left ? 

Is it probable that they parted in anger ? 

How was it in the end overruled for good ? 

Who departed first ? Where did he go ? 

Whom did Paul choose for his companion ? 

What shows that the feeling of the Church 
was with him ? 



LESSON XVIII. 
Acts xv. 41 ; xvi. 1-10. 

What route did Paul and Silas probably take 
on leaving Antioch ? 

What mountain would they cross, and by what 
pass ? 

Through what cities would they pass ? 

What city would Paul most desire to see ? 

How long since he had last visited it ? 

What changes would he notice ? 

To what city did they go next ? 

What was the direct road ? 



LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 47 

What great mountain chain did they cross ? 

By what famous pass ? 

What great armies had crossed this pass ? 

What orator had described it ? 

At what season of the year was this journey 
made ? 

What was the scenery on the route ? 

What objects would come into view as they de- 
scended the mountains ? 

What would be Paul's feelings on approaching 
the scenes of his former labours and sufferings ? 

How would he be received at Derbe ? 

Would there not be many inquiries for Bar- 
nabas ? 

What great advantage was there now in hav- 
ing Silas with him ? 

To what city did they next go ? 

What had Paul done and suffered here on his 
first tour ? 

What disciple did they find here ? 

What preparation had he received for the work 
now before him ? 

What do we know of his family and early 
education ? 

What shows that he had already exerted him- 
self in the cause of Christ ? 



48 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

What do we know of Paul's feelings toward 

Timothy ? 

What peculiar fitness had he to be a fellow- 
worker with the apostle ? 

Why did Paul consent to his circumcision after 
refusing to have the rite performed on Titus? 

On what principle was Paul acting here? 1 Cor. 
ix. 20. 

Where probably was Timothy circumcised ? 

What most likely took place at the same time ? 

What allusions to this does Paul afterward 
make in his letters to Timothy ? 

What assurance of success did Timothy receive 
at this time? 

What cities are referred to in the fourth verse ? 

How were the "churches established in the 
faith"? 

Through what province did they next travel ? 

Do we know what course they took ? 

What important city may they have visited ? 

Who founded the church in this city ? 

Through what region did they next pass ? 

By what race was it inhabited ? 

How did they receive Paul and his compan- 
ions ? Gal. iv. 14. 



LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 49 

How strong was their attachment to the apos- 
tle? 

What may have compelled Paul to remain in 
Galatia longer than he had intended ? 

What cities did they probably desire next to 
visit ? 

How were they prevented ? 

What did " Asia " include ? 

Where was Mysia ? Which province did they 
now desire to enter ? How were they forbidden ? 

What cities illustrious in later Church history 
were situated in this province ? 

Meaning of " passing by Mysia " ? 

To the shores of what sea did they come ? 

What famous mountain would rise before 
them ? 

The line of what great road would they strike ? 

What large island would they see ? 

Did Paul ever travel over this part of the road 
again ? 

What famous poem had been written about this 
region ? 

By what great conquerors had this shore been 
visited ? 

Who founded the city of Troas? By what 
other name was it known ? 
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50 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

What was its condition when Paul was there ? 
For what was Paul's mission in Galatia a prep- 
aration ? 

What direct call did he now receive ? 
What made this a favourable moment for 
carrying the gospel into Europe ? 
Did Paul at once obey the call ? 
What new helper joined him at Troas ? 



LESSON XIX. 

Acts xvi. 11-24. 

What was the distance from Troas to Neapo- 
lis? 

How many persons accompanied Paul in his 
voyage to Macedonia ? 

How do we know the weather was favourable ? 

From what direction was the wind blowing ? 

What island did they pass? What famous 
strait ? 

Where did they anchor for the night ? 

How was this island regarded by mariners ? 

Where did they land the next day ? How was 
the city situated ? 

Into how many districts was the province of 
Macedonia divided ? 



LESSONS OX THE LIFE OF PAUL. 51 

How was it governed ? 

What four cities did Paul probably desire to 
visit ? 

On what great road did Paul travel from Ne- 
apoiis to Philippi? What was the distance? 

Describe the situation of Philippi. 

What famous battle was fought on this plain ? 

Meaning of " chief city " ? By whom was it 
founded ? 

What peculiar advantage did it possess ? 
Granted by whom ? How was a Roman colony 
formed ? 

What was its object? How was it governed? 

What was the characteristic of a colony ? 

Into what two classes did the Romans divide 
the inhabitants of the world ? 

What did the Greeks call those who spoke a 
foreign language? Rom. i. 14. 

What were the principles of a Roman citizen ? 
Could foreigners become citizens ? 
What colonies had Paul already visited ? 
What insignia of Rome would he notice on his 
visit to Philippi ? 

With what two opposing influences had Chris- 
tianity already come into collision ? 

What was it now to encounter ? 



52 LESSONS ON" THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

Were there many Jews in Philippi ? 

How can we account for this ? 

Where did Paul and his companions go on the 
Sabbath ? 

Was this a synagogue? How do you account 
for its situation ? — "out of the city" and "by a 
river"? 

Who composed the congregation ? 

Did Paul and his companions preach to the 
assembly ? 

Who was Lydia? Where was Thyatira and 
for what was it famous? Meaning of "whose 
heart the Lord opened " ? 

When did the baptism of Lydia and her house- 
hold take place ? 

What example of Christian hospitality does 
Lydia give us ? 

What can we judge of her character by the 
whole narrative ? 

When did the next event narrated take place ? 

What is meant by a " spirit of divination " ? 
How was she profitable to her masters ? How 
long did she follow Paul ? 

Why was he grieved ? Was the miracle done 
in public ? 

What was the effect of this cure on her mas- 
ters? 



LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 53 

What did they do to Paul and Silas? Why 
were Timothy and Luke unmolested ? Meaning 
of "market-place"? 

Of what did they accuse Paul and Silas ? What 
part of the accusation was true ? Were Paul and 
Silas legally tried? What order was given by 
the rulers ? 

Was the Roman manner of scourging more se- 
vere than the Jewish? What does Paul after- 
ward write of his treatment at Philippi ? 1 Thess. 
ii. 2. 

Did the jailer exceed the orders he had re- 
ceived from the magistrate ? What is meant by 
the " inner prison " ? What were stocks ? 



LESSON XX. 

Acts xri. 25-40 ; xyii. 1-13. 

Part I. 

What were Paul and Silas doing at midnight? 

What effect had this on the other prisoners ? 

What wonderful answer to their prayers did 
they receive ? 

Was this a miracle? Why did the jailer de- 
termine to kill himself? How was he prevented? 

How could Paul have known his intention ? 

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54 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

How did Paul know the prisoners were safe ? 

What did the jailer do ? Where did he take 
Paul and Silas ? Why did he connect these oc- 
currences with them ? 

What question did he ask? Was it temporal 
danger he dreaded? What was Paul's reply? 
What is it to believe on the Saviour? Would 
the jailer's family be saved by his faith? What 
proof of a change of heart did he give immedi- 
ately ? Where was he baptized ? 

How T did they probably spend the remainder of 
the night ? 

What accounts for the change in the disposition 
of the magistrates ? 

Meaning of " sergeants " ? 

Was this order respectful ? 

Of what three things does Paul accuse the 
magistrates? Was he justified in asserting so 
strongly his personal rights? 

What cause had the magistrates for apprehen- 
sion ? 

What did they do ? Meaning of " besought " ? 

Why did they desire Paul and Silas to depart ? 

When they were released, where did they go? 

How did they comfort the brethren ? 

What do we know of Paul's feelings toward the 
church at Philippi ? 



LESSONS OX THE LIFE OF PAUL. 55 

What peculiar mark of attachment did he 
afterward show them ? 

Which of Paul's companions remained at 
Philippi ? 

Part II. 

In what direction did Paul now travel? 

On what great road ? How far did this road 
extend ? 

How far was Thessalonica from Philippi ? 

In how many days could they accomplish the 
journey? 

In what important city would they pass the 
first night ? • 

How was it situated? What great orator 
speaks of its importance? What occurred here 
at the time of the Roman conquest ? 

What was the next stage of the journey? 

Between Amphipolis and Apollonia was the 
birth-place of what philosopher ? The tomb of 
what poet ? 

How long would they remain at Apollonia ? 

How was Thessalonica situated? For whom 
was it named ? 

What orator had lived here in exile ? 

What has always been the condition of this 
city? 



56 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

For what was it celebrated in mediaeval history ? 

Were there many Jews in Thessalonica ? 

How long did Paul reason with them ? 

Meaning of " opening and alleging " ? 

What were the three points of his discourse ? 

What was the success of his preaching ? 

Meaning of " consorted with " ? Who were the 
devout Greeks? Who are meant by the chief 
women ? 

What was done by the unbelieving Jews ? 

Who was Jason ? 

What w r as the government of Thessalonica ? 

Were the rulers Komans ? 

* 

What charge did the mob bring against Jason? 
What course did the magistrates adopt ? 
Meaning of " taken security " ? 
Why was it unsafe for Paul and Silas to remain 
in Thessalonica ? 

Why did they depart by night? 

In what direction was Berea ? How far off? 

Where did Paul go, according to his custom ? 

How did the Jews of Berea receive the gospel? 

Meaning of " those things " ? 

How should we examine the Scriptures ? 

What was the result of their study ? 



LESSONS OX THE LIFE OF PAUL. 57 

Who followed Paul from Thessalonica ? 
Why did the brethren send Paul away ? 
Who remained there still ? 



LESSON XXI. 
Acts xrii. 14-21. 

Who accompanied Paul in his flight from 
Berea ? 

Who remained, and why ? 

Reasons for Paul going to Athens ? 

Meaning of " as it were to the sea" ? 

Where did they probably embark ? 

Describe the scenery of the voyage. 

Where did they land ? 

What relation has this city to Athens ? 

What had it been four hundred years before ? 

What were the long walls ? 

Were they standing now ? 

Describe the situation of Athens. 

What was its political condition now ? 

What was the condition of art and philosophy? 

What were the four great schools ? 

What was the character of the Athenians ? 

How long did the brethren remain with Paul ? 



58 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

What message did Paul send back with them? 
Did Silas and Timotheus come to him ? 
Meaning of "wholly given to idolatry"? 
What feelings were excited in Paul by this ? 
Where did he go first? Meaning of "dis- 
puted"? 

What was the market? Whom did he meet 
there ? 

What two other public places would he be likely 
to visit ? 

With what philosophers did he come in con- 
tact? 

What were the doctrines of these two sects ? 
What two opinions did they express of Paul's 
preaching ? 

Meaning of "babbler"? Meaning of "setter 
forth"? 

Where did they take Paul, and why ? 

What court sat here ? 

Was Paul tried before this court ? 

To what did they refer as a " new doctrine" ? 

Was this request courteously made ? 

What was their motive in this wish ? 

Was Paul justified in granting such a request ? 



LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 59 

LESSON XXII. 

Acts xvii. 22-34. 

What world-renowned works of art would Paul 
see around him as he stood on Mars Hill ? 

What wisdom and skill does he show in his ad- 
dress ? 

How does he introduce his subject? 

What does he commend in the Athenians ? v. 
22, 23. 

What is the meaning of " too superstitious " ? 

What is the meaning of " your devotions " ? 

Was there more than one altar with such in- 
scription in Athens ? 

What do we know of their origin and purpose ? 

What does Paul state as the theme of his dis- 
course? v. 23. 

What two facts does he announce first concern- 
ing God? v. 24. 

What inference does he draw from these facts ? 

What error of Judaism does he thus deny ? 

Whom had Paul heard utter almost the same 
words ? 

What is his second inference ? v. 25. 

What is the meaning of " with men's hands " ? 

What does he next assert concerning God ? v. 
26. 



60 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

How would this conflict with the local pride of 
the Athenians ? 

What is meant by "the times before ap- 
pointed"? 

What is meant by " the bounds of their habita- 
tion"? 

Where else is the same idea expressed? Job 
xii. 23. 

What vast conception does he thus endeavour 
to bring before the minds of his auditors ? 

What does he declare to be the end for which 
this one race was created ? v. 27, 28. 

What is meant by "feel after him and find 
him"? 

How was it possible for the Gentiles to have 
knowledge of God ? Rom. i. 20. 

What poet does Paul quote ? When and where 
did he live ? 

In what other heathen poet is the same idea 
found? 

Does this prove that Paul was familiar with 
the classics ? 

What conclusion does Paul now draw? v. 29. 

How does he thus prove the absurdity of idol- 
atry? 

How does he soften his rebuke ? 



LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 61 

What application of his subject does Paul now 
make ? v. 30, 31. 

What is meant by the "times of this igno- 
rance "? 

What is meant by "winked at"? 

How far is ignorance an excuse for sin ? 

What does God now require for which we can- 
not plead ignorance as an excuse ? 

What " day " has he appointed ? 

What does " that man " mean ? 

What proof has God given that he is to be the 
judge? 

Why was Paul here interrupted ? 

In what two ways were his words received ? 

What was the effect of his address ? v. 34. 

What is an Areopagite ? 

Who was Damaris ? 

Did Paul leave Athens at once ? 



LESSON XXIII. 
Acts xyiii. 1-5. 

From Athens where did Paul go ? 
By what route would he travel ? 



62 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

What was the situation and outward appear- 
ance of Corinth ? 

What was its internal condition ? 
How did it compare with Athens ? 
What was the government of the city ? 
What games were celebrated at Corinth ? 
What reasons may be given for Paul's going to 
Corinth? 

What had brought an unusual number of Jews 
to Corinth? 

Who was Claudius? 
What occasioned this edict ? 
With whom did Paul abide ? Why ? 
Of what country were they natives ? 
Where was that province ? 
When had Jews from that province heard the 
gospel ? 

Were Aquila and Priscilla Christians ? 

What was their trade ? 

Was it necessary for Paul to labour ? 

Was it degrading to him as an apostle ? 

Where does he remind the Corinthians of his 
labour among them? 1 Cor. iv. 12. 

Where did Paul commence his ministry at 
Corinth? 



LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 63 

What is the meaning of " reasoned " and " per- 
suaded " ? 

Who are meant by the Greeks ? 

Who came to Corinth during this time ? 

Did they come together ? 

From what part of Macedonia did they come ? 

What contributions did they carry to Paul? 
2 Cor. xi. 9. 

What news did they bring ? 

What is meant by " pressed in the spirit " ? 

Was this the effect of the good news ? 

Had not Paul preached Christ before ? 

Did Timothy and Silas take an active part in 
preaching the gospel? 2 Qpr. i. 19. 

Why did Paul particularly need their presence 
and sympathy ? 1 Cor. ii. 3. 

Is it right for us to rely on human sympathy 
for our religious earnestness ? 



LESSON XXIV. 

Acts xyiii. 6-12 ; 1 Thessalonians. 

What was an important result of the arrival 
of Paul's companions ? 

What news was brought by Timothy ? 1 Thess. 
iii. 6. 



64 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

"Why did Paul write to the church of Thessa- 
lonica at this time ? 

Is this the first Epistle which he wrote? 

Are the subscriptions at the end of the Epistles 
inspired ? 

Are they all correct? 

What are the reasons for supposing that the 
Epistle to the Thessalonians was written at 
Corinth, instead of at Athens ? 

What names does Paul associate with his own 
in the Salutation ? 

Did the Epistle proceed from them as well as 
himself? 

To what is the first part of the Epistle de- 
voted? 1 Thess. i., ii., iii. 

Of what does the second part consist ? 1 Thess. 
iv., v. 

Against what error in the minds of the Thes- 
salonian Christians was this Epistle especially 
directed ? 

What do we learn from it of Paul's unflinching 
courage in proclaiming the truth ? 1 Thess. ii. 2. 

What do we learn of his unblamable charac- 
ter? Ch. ii. 10. 

How did he rebuke and admonish them? 
Ch. ii. 11. 



LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 65 

What do we learn of his devotion? Ch. ii. 8. 

What is the conclusion of the Epistle? v. 
23-28. 

What opposition was now excited against Paul ? 

What did he signify by shaking his raiment ? 

Where did Paul go ? 

Who was Justus ? 

Did Paul no longer lodge with Aquila ? 

Who was the first Corinthian convert? Bom. 
xvi. 5. 

How may this be reconciled with 1 Cor. xvi. 15? 

What distinguished man was converted ? 

What shows the importance of this conversion? 
1 Cor. i. 14-16. 

Who else was probably baptized at the same 
time? 

How was he afterward connected with Paul ? 
Eom. xvi. 23. 

From what class of people were most of the 
Corinthian converts? 

Were they chiefly Jews or Gentiles ? 

What supernatural encouragement did Paul 
now receive? 

May we infer that his courage and faith were 

failing ? 

Was Paul obedient to the divine command ? 
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66 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

LESSON XXV. 
Acts xyiii. 12-17; 2 Thessalonians. 

How long did Paul remain in Corinth? v. 11. 

What letter did he write during this time ? 

What subject was still exciting the Thessalonian 
church? 2 Thess. ii. 1-5. 

To what erroneous conclusions had they been 
led? 

How had this delusion been encouraged? 2 
Thess. ii. 2. 

What signs did Paul remind them must precede 
the second advent? 2 Thess. ii. 3-12. 

For what did he desire the prayers of the 
Church? 2 Thess. iii. 1-3. 

How did he rebuke the idlers? 2 Thess. iii. 
6-12. 

Did Paul confine his labours to the city of Cor- 
inth? 2 Cor. i. 1; 2 Thess. i. 4. 

At what seaport was a church established? 
Rom. xvi. 1. 

What was the government of Corinth at this 
time? 

What eminent man was appointed deputy ? 

What is the meaning of "deputy"? 

What was his character ? 



LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 67 

To what distinguished philosopher was he re- 
lated? 

How did the Jews take advantage of the change 
of governors? 

Where did they take Paul ? 

What three parties were present at this court ? 

Who was leader of the Jews ? 

What accusation did they bring against Paul ? 

Why did not Gallio permit Paul to defend 
himself? 

What freedom was allowed to the Jews under 
the Eoman laws ? 

What is meant by " drave them from the judg- 
ment-seat"? 

Is it likely violence was used ? 

What was the result ? 

Were these Greeks Christians ? 

Why did they take such interest in the affair ? 

What is meant by "cared for none of these 
things''? 

Is the conduct of Gallio commendable ? 



68 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

LESSON XXVI. 

Acts xyiii. 18-22. 

After Paul's release how long did he remain 
in Corinth ? 

What was his last act before leaving the city? 

Who went with him ? 

To what place did they go ? Why ? 

How far was it from Corinth ? 

Was there a church here ? 

What person afterward mentioned by Paul 
lived here ? 

What was done before they sailed ? 

Does this refer to Paul or Aquila ? 

What was the nature of this vow ? 

Would such a vow be a violation of Paul's anti- 
Judaic principles ? 

In what direction did they sail ? 

Through what islands ? 

At what city did they land ? Why ? 

How long a time would this voyage require ? 

What did Paul do while in Ephesus ? 

What did the Jews desire ? 

Why did not Paul consent ? 

What feast was this ? 

Did Paul feel bound to keep the Jewish feasts? 



LESSONS OX THE LIFE OF PAUL. 69 

What promise did he make ? 

How did he limit it ? 

Who of Paul's companions remained in Ephe- 
sus? 

Describe the voyage to Syria. 
Where did they land ? 
Where did Paul then go ? 
Meaning of "saluted the Church"? 
Did he probably remain long ? 
Would he go to Antioch by land or sea ? 
If by sea, how often had he travelled this road 
before ? 

Did he ever pass over it again ? 

How long a time had elapsed since Paul left 
Antioch ? 



LESSON XXVII. 
Acts xviii. 23-28. 

How long did Paul remain in x^ntioch ? 

What two objects did he have in view when 
planning a third tour ? v. 23 ; 1 Cor. xvi. 1-4 ; 
Acts xxiv. 17. 

Who were his companions ? Acts xix. 22, 29. 

Through what provinces would Paul travel ? 

What cities would he revisit ? 



70 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

Whom had Paul left at Ephesus ? 

How did Ephesus rank among the cities of 

Asia? 

By whom was it founded ? 

How was it situated ? 

For what magnificent building was it noted ? 

What was the character of the population of 
the city? 

Who arrived at Ephesus after Paul's depart- 
ure? 

For what was he noted ? 

What great advantage of education had he 
enjoyed? 

What is the meaning of " mighty in the scrip- 
tures"? 

What is meant by the " way of the Lord " ? 

How had Apollos received this instruction ? 

What is the meaning of " fervent in spirit " ? 

What is meant by " taught diligently " ? 

Did he know nothing of Jesus ? 

Where did he teach ? 

What was the theme of his preaching ? 

Why would this subject excite peculiar interest 
among the Ephesians ? Acts, xviii. 19, 20. 

By whom was Apollos instructed ? 



LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 71 

What great fitness had they for imparting to 
him a knowledge of the gospel ? v. 3. 

What example of humility does he show to us ? 

What may have been his reasons for crossing 
to Achaia? 

How was he commended to the brethren in 
Achaia ? 

How does Paul afterward refer to the custom 
of giving such letters? 2 Cor. iii. 1. 

To what city did Apollos go ? 

What was the result of his preaching ? 

How does Paul speak of the preaching of 
Apollos? 1 Cor. iii. 6. 

What party spirit grew up at Corinth ? 1 Cor 
i. 11, 12. 

Would Apollos be likely to favour this ? 



LESSON XXVIII. 
Acts xix. 1-20. 

Who now arrived at Ephesus ? 
What is meant by the " upper coasts " ? 
Would he be likely to find a variety of relig- 
ious sects and opinions in Ephesus ? 

What class of men did he first meet with ? 
Were they connected with Apollos ? 



72 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

What question did Paul ask them ? 

Can men believe without receiving the Holy- 
Spirit? 

What did they answer ? 

Does this mean that they were ignorant of the 
existence of the Holy Spirit? 

How did Paul explain the character of John's 
ministry ? 

Why was rebaptism required ? 

What effects followed their baptism ? 

Are the results of the preaching of John the 
Baptist ever mentioned after this ? 

With whom probably did Paul lodge? 

How did he provide for his support ? Acts. xx. 
34; 1 Cor. iv. 11, 12. 

According to his custom, where did Paul preach 
first? 

For how long a time ? 

What is the meaning of " separated the disci- 
ples"? 

Where did Paul continue his teachings? 

How long? 

Who was Tyrannus ? 

How did Paul afterward remind the Ephesians 
of his labours among them? Acts xx. 20-31. 



LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 16 

How was the gospel made known through 
Asia ? 

By what miraculous signs was the preaching of 
Paul confirmed ? 

Why would these have great force in Ephesus? 

What magic-workers were at that time in 
Ephesus ? 

What is meant by " vagabond " ? 

Why did they use the name of Jesus ? 

Who was Sceva ? 

What was the result of this impious attempt ? 

What was the effect throughout the city ? 

What was done by many of the converts ? 

What was the result among the sorcerers them- 
selves ? 

How can the great value of these books be 
accounted for ? 

What was the effect on the growth of the 
Church ? 



LESSON XXIX. 
Acts xix. 21-41. 

While at Ephesus what fourth tour did Paul 
plan ? 

Did he carry out his design? 

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74 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

Who had returned to Ephesus? 

What reasons have we for thinking that Paul 
paid a short visit to Corinth during his stay at 
Ephesus? 2 Cor. xii. 14; xiii. 1, 2; ii. 1. 

What made it a painful visit ? 

Who now left Ephesus for Macedonia ? 

Why did Paul send them on before him? 1 
Cor. xvi. 1, 10. 

Who was Erastus ? 

How did Paul again receive tidings from Cor- 
inth? 1 Cor. i. 11. 

What letter did he now T write ? 

What was the occasion and character of his 
letter ? 

Was this the first letter that he wrote to the 
Corinthians ? 

How long had Paul been in Ephesus ? 

What opposition now began to threaten him? 

Who was Demetrius ? 

What were the " silver shrines " ? 

Whom did Demetrius assemble ? 

To what two things did he appeal ? 

How does this speech show the success of Paul's 
preaching ? 

What was its effect ? 

Who were seized bv the mob ? 



LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 75 

Why did they not take Paul also ? 

Why did they rush to the theatre ? 

Why did Paul desire to enter in to the people ? 

By whom was he prevented ? 

Who are meant by the " chief of Asia " ? 

Is it probable that they were converts ? 

Who was Alexander ? 

Why was he put forward ? 

Why did the people refuse to hear him ? 

What was the meaning of this cry ? 

Who now appeared in the assembly? 

What were his duties ? 

What are the four arguments in his speech? 

Which was the most serious consideration ? 

By whom might they be called to account ? 

What was the effect of his words ? 



LESSON XXX. 

Acts xx. 1-5. 

How much longer did Paul remain in Ephesus ? 
Whom did he send before him to Corinth ? 2 
Cor. xii. 18. 

Which of Paul's companions left Ephesus about 
this time ? Bom. xvi. 3, 



76 lessoxs ox the life of paul. 

How did Paul take leave of the brethren ? 
Did he ever visit Ephesus again ? 
Which of the apostles spent the closing years 
of his life at Ephesus ? 

Who were Paul's companions ? 

To what city did he go? 2 Cor. ii. 12. 

Why? 

Why did Paul break off his preaching then ? 
2 Cor. ii. 13. 

Why was he so desirous to see Titus ? 

To what country did he sail ? 

To what city did he probably go ? 

What was the state of Paul's mind ? 2 Cor. 
vii. 5. 

What was the effect of the coming of Titus ? 2 
Cor. vii. 16. 

What news did he bring from Corinth ? 2 Cor. 
vii. 7. 

What letter did Paul now write ? 

With whom did he send it? 

Why did not Paul go himself to Corinth? 

Through what province did he travel? Rom. 
xv. 19. 

On what road would he journey? 

What cities would he probably visit ? 



LESSONS OX THE LIFE OF PAUL. 77 

How long did he remain in those parts ? 

Is it likely that he went by sea to Corinth, or 
by land ? 

What would be his feelings on approaching the 
city? 

With whom did he lodge ? Bom. xvi. 23. 

What sad news from Galatia did he now re- 
ceive? Gal. i. 6. 

What had caused this defection ? Gal. i. 7. 

What Epistle did Paul then write ? 

How long did Paul remain in Corinth ? 

Who left Cenchrea during this time? Eom. xvi. 
1,2. 

What was her position in the church ? 

What did Paul send by her ? 

By whom is it probable that the church at 
Rome was founded? 

How did Paul intend to return to Syria ? 

What changed his plan ? 

To what city did he go ? 

Who preceded him into Asia ? 

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15 LESSOXS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

LESSON XXXI. 
Acts xx. 6-1 6. 

How long did Paul and Luke remain at Phil- 
ippi ? 

To what city did they sail ? 

Was the voyage favourable ? 

How long did Paul stay at Troas ? 

Of what day during this time have we an ac- 
count ? 

Where are there other references to the observ- 
ance of the first day of the week ? 1 Cor. xvi. 2 ; 
Rev. i. 10. 

Does this show that the Christian Sabbath was 
already appointed and recognized by the Church ? 

What is meant by " to break bread " ? 

Where were the disciples assembled ? 

At what time in the day ? 

Why is the number of lights referred to ? 

Why did Paul continue his preaching so late ? 

Who was Eutychus ? 

Is he to be blamed for sleeping ? 

What accident happened ? 

What kind of window was this ? 

What is meant by the " third loft "? 

Was he killed ? 



LESSOXS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 79 

What did Paul do? 

What did he mean by saying " his life is in 
him " ? 

What miracle of the Old Testament does this 
resemble ? 

How did Paul spend the rest of his time until 
his departure? 

Does this " breaking bread " differ from that 
mentioned in the seventh verse ? 

Who embarked on the vessel for Assos ? 

Why did Paul prefer to go on foot ? 

How far was Assos from Troas ? 

How was Assos situated ? 

What celebrated kind of stone was found in the 
neighbourhood ? 

Across what gulf did they sail ? 

What island was on the right ? 

At what city did they touch ? 

What famous poetess had lived there ? 

What was the next day's voyage ? 

In sailing from Chios to Trogyllium what fa- 
miliar w T aters did they cross ? 

Why did not Paul stop at Ephesus ? 

At what city did they land ? 



80 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

LESSON XXXII. 

Acts xx. 17-38. 

How far was Miletus from Ephesus ? 
Which was the more ancient city ? 
Why was Miletus of less importance than 
Ephesus ? 

What philosopher was born at Miletus? 

What message did Paul send from Miletus ? 

Describe the journey to Miletus. 

Where probably did the meeting with the elders 
take place ? 

What was the subject of Paul's address ? 

How did he illustrate it ? v. 18-21. 

Was there vanity or egotism in appealing to 
their knowledge of his ministry? 

When had he been in danger from the Jews of 
Ephesus ? 

In what twofold character did he describe his 
ministry ? 

Where else does he speak of the faithfulness of 
his preaching ? 1 Thess ii. 4 ; Gal. i. 10. 

What two things constitute the whole of prac-. 
tical religion ? 

How did Paul speak of his approaching jour- 
ney ? v. 22-24. 

What is meant by " bound in the spirit " ? 



LESSORS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 81 

What is the meaning of " the Holy Ghost wit- 
nessed! " ? 

Is reference made to internal revelations ? 

"Where else did Paul speak of anticipating dan- 
ger at Jerusalem ? Rom. xv. 31. 

How did this certain information affect him ? 

What favourite figure did he here employ ? 

Give other instances of its use. 

What sad announcement did he then make ? 

Did he speak from divine knowledge or merely 
from his own convictions ? 

How did he again refer to his own ministry? 

What is meant by " pure from the blood of all 
men"? 

What warning did he then give to the elders ? 

What two evils did he predict would afflict the 
Church? 

By what argument did he enforce watchful- 
ness? 

Where is there proof that this admonition was 
not in vain ? Rev. ii. 2, 3. 

How did Paul conclude his address ? v. 32-35. 

What is meant by " commend to God " ? 

Which one of the prophets made a similar 
declaration of disinterestedness in relinquishing 
his office? 

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82 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

Is Paul's closing quotation found in the Gospels ? 
What followed the close of his speech ? 
How did the brethren take leave of Paul ? 
How does Luke show the painfullness and re- 
luctance of the separation? Acts xxi. 1. 



LESSON XXXIII. 

Acts xxi. 1-17. 

Who sailed with Paul from Miletus ? 

What is implied by the expression, " a straight 
course " ? 

At what island did they touch first ? # 

For what was it noted ? 

What would make it especially interesting to 
Luke? 

How far was the next day's voyage ? 

Why would it be swift ? 

What wonderful monument would attract 
Paul's attention as he sailed into the harbour ? 

What is said of the climate of Rhodes? 

What was its history during the Middle Ages ? 

Leaving Rhodes, in what direction did Paul 
sail? 

For what was Patara famous ? 



LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 83 

Why did Paul change ships there ? 

What is the meaning of " discovered Cyprus " ? 

How long probably was the voyage ? 

Where is Tyre first mentioned in the Scrip- 
tures ? 

What was its condition in Paul's time ? 

When had the gospel been preached in Tyre ? 
Matt. xv. 21 ; Acts xi. 19. 

How long did Paul remain in Tyre ? 

Why? 

Were there many Christians in the city ? 

What warning did Paul receive ? 

Was this a divine command ? 

What affecting scene took place at his depart- 
ure? 

Where was Ptolemais ? 

Was the journey to Csesarea made by sea or by 
land? 

With whom did Paul stay while in Csesarea ? 

What is meant by " one of the seven " ? 

How, then, could he be absent from Jerusalem ? 

What office in the church did he now hold ? 

Why is the fact that his daughters prophesied 
mentioned ? 

Who now came to Csesarea ? 



84 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

Is lie mentioned elsewhere ? 

What communication did he make to Paul ? 

Why did he adopt so dramatic a form ? 

What effect had the prophecy on Paul's com- 
panions ? 

Was it right for Paul to persevere in his resolu- 
tion in the face of such an emphatic warning ? 

What is meant by " took up our carriages " ? 

Did Mnason accompany them, or was he 
already in Jerusalem ? 

Why is he called " an old disciple " ? 

How was Paul received on his arrival ? 



LESSON XXXIV. 
Acts xxi. 17-36. 

Who greeted Paul on his arrival in Jerusalem? 

Was this a private or public interview ? 

Had Paul anticipated so cordial a reception ? 
Rom. xv. 31. 

What objects had led him to make this visit to 
Jerusalem ? 

Who were assembled on the morrow ? 

For what purpose ? 

Who was at their head ? 



LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 85 

Who went into the assembly with Paul ? 

When had he appeared in a similar manner 
before the same audience ? 

What is meant by "saluted them" ? 

How long a time had elapsed since his last 
visit ? 

What important events of his late ministry 
would he be likely to mention ? 

What was the effect on the assembly ? 

What strong party in the Church did they tell 
Paul was prejudiced against him ? 

How did his previous conduct prove the falsity 
of the charges against him ? 

What did they recommend him to do ? 

What was the nature of this vow ? 

What office was Paul to perform ? 

Was this counsel unwise ? 

What were the " seven days " ? 

By whom was Paul recognized ? 

What had led them to Jerusalem at this time ? 

Why were they so incensed against Paul ? 

What is meant by " stirred up the people " ? 

Of what must their hostile cry have reminded 
Paul? Actsvi. 13. 

Were foreigners allowed in any part of the 
temple ? 
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86 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

In what court was Paul seized ? 

What doors were closed ? By whom ? 

For what purpose ? 

What is meant by " went about to kill him " ? 

How was he rescued ? 

How can the shortness of the interval between 
the arrest and the rescue be accounted for ? 

What was the instant effect on the mob ? 

Why did the chief captain arrest Paul ? 

How did he order him to be chained ? 

Where was Paul taken ? 

What shows the violence and disorder of the 
mob? 

When before had an infuriated rabble uttered 
the same cry not far from the same place ? 



LESSON XXXV. 
Acts xxi. 37-40; xxii. 1-29. 

Into what castle was Paul about to be led ? 
By whom was it built ? 
How was it situated ? 

Why was the chief captain surprised that Paul 
should speak to him in Greek ? 

Whom had he supposed him to be? 



LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 87 

Were all the followers of the Egyptian literally 
murderers ? 

What three things did Paul assert of himself? 

How did he show his love for his people ? 

What occasioned the silence ? 

Why did Paul address the multitude in He- 
brew ? 

What was there unusual in the form of ad- 
dress ? 

Against what two charges was he about to de- 
fend himself? Acts xxi. 28. 

What did he first avow himself? 

Would it be considered to his disadvantage to 
be a Hellenist ? 

How had he shown his devotion to religion ? 
v. 4. 

To whom did he appeal for proof? v. 5. 

Does Paul's own account of his conversion 
agree in all points with Luke's ? 

What proof is there that Luke considered them 
harmonious ? 

Why did Paul dwell with greater fulness on 
the visit of Ananias ? 

What trying part of his defence did he then 
approach ? 



88 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

With what visit to Jerusalem is this to be iden- 
tified? 

Is this vision recorded elsewhere ? 

What did he desire to show by relating it here ? 

Why was he careful to state that he had been 
praying in the temple ? 

Why did he say he had desired to remain in 
Jerusalem ? 

Are the reasons for his departure given in 
Luke's account inconsistent with the divine com- 
mand? 

What words again excited the tumult ? 

What was signified by the violent actions of 
the mob ? 

What did the chief captain command ? 

Why did he order Paul to be scourged ? 

Was it a proof of peculiar cruelty ? 

What is meant by " bound him with thongs " ? 

What civil rights did Paul claim ? 

When had he made a similar avowal ? 

What was the effect of his words ? 

How did the chief captain's citizenship differ' 
from Paul's ? 

What did the chief captain fear ? 

Why did he not at once set Paul at liberty? 



LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 89 

LESSON XXXVI. 
Acts xxii. 30; xxiii. 1-11. 

What means did Lysias take to investigate 
Paul's case? 

Who composed this council ? 

Where did it meet ? 

How had the chief captain authority to sum- 
mon the Sanhedrin ? 

On what noted occasion in his life had Paul 
before stood in that assembly ? 

What great change in his position now ? 

In addressing the council why did he omit the 
title " fathers " ? 

What is meant by " in all good conscience"? 

What did the high priest command ? 

Was this a mere act of violence or resentment? 

What was the character of Ananias ? 

Did Paul wish to imprecate vengeance upon 
him? 

What did he signify by the figure of a whited 
wall? 

Who employed a still stronger image? Matt. 
xxiii. 27. 

Was Paul's denunciation sinful ? 

How were his words regarded by the council ? 



90 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

What confirmation did they afterward receive ? 
How is Paul's answer to be explained ? 
Where is this quotation found ? Ex. xxii. 28. 
What led Paul to avow himself a Pharisee ? 
Can he be accused of duplicity in making this 
declaration ? 

Was this the true nature of the charge against 
him? 

What was the effect of this appeal ? 

Had the two sects equal influence in the San- 
hedrin ? 

Why did the Scribes take the lead in the dis- 
cussion ? 

Why did they espouse Paul's cause ? 

To what point in Paul's speech of the previous 
day did they refer ? 

Who had used similar language in speaking of 
the religion of Jesus ? Acts v. 39. 

Why did Lysias again remove Paul ? 

What must have been Paul's feelings when 
again confined in the castle ? 

How was he sustained and assured of divine 
approval ? 

When before had he received similar encour- 
agement ? 



LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 91 

LESSON XXXVII. 
Acts xxiii. 12-35. 

What danger now threatened Paul ? 

What is meant by " bound themselves under a 
curse" ? 

What two things show it was to be no ordinary 
murder ? 

Was this plot in harmony with Jewish opinions 
and practices ? 

How could the conspirators gain the sanction 
of both parties in the Sanhedrin ? 

How did they propose to free the council from 
the responsibility ? 

Is it probable Lysias would have granted this 
request ? 

What prevented the execution of the plot ? 

Is this young man mentioned elsewhere ? 

How would he hear of the conspiracy ? 

What shows that Paul was not rigorously con- 
fined? 

Why was the youth so kindly received ? 
How did the chief captain receive his tidings ? 
What immediate preparations did he make ? 
Why did he order so large an escort ? 
Why send foot-soldiers with the cavalry ? 



92 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

Why provide more than one "beast" for Paul? 
How far from Jerusalem was Csesarea ? 
On what road did they travel ? 
Had Paul passed over it before ? 
Describe the scenery of the journey. 
About what time would they reach Antipatris ? 
How was this town situated ? 
What was its history ? 
Why were the foot soldiers dismissed here ? 
When did the remaining escort enter Csesarea? 
To whom was Paul delivered ? 
What was also presented ? 
In what language was it written ? 
How could Luke know the exact contents of 
this letter ? 

What is an incidental proof of its genuineness ? 
Was it a deliberate falsehood ? 

Why did the governor inquire to what province 
Paul belonged ? 

Where did he order him kept ? 



LESSON XXXVIII. 
Acts xxiy. 1-26. 

With what events is the history of Csesarea 
contemporaneous ? 



LESSOXS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 93 

To whom did the city owe its glory ? 

For what was it noted? 

Was it a Jewish city ? 

How had Felix risen to power ? 

What was his character ? 

What good services had he done for the Jews ? 

From what time are the five days reckoned ? 

Did the entire Sanhedrin come down to Caes- 
area ? 

Why did Tertullus accompany them ? 

Was he a Jew? 

Would Felix be an impartial judge ? 

Was the introduction to the speech of Tertullus 
grossly false ? 

What is meant by " thy providence " ? 

What three charges were brought against 
Paul? 

What is meant by a " pestilent fellow " ? 

Who are meant by the "sect of the Kaza- 
renes " ? 

How did he wilfully misrepresent the conduct 
of the Jews ? 

What impression did he strive to make of the 
actions of Lysias ? 

Who assented to this speech ? 



94 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

What fact did Paul state as an introduction to 
his defence? 

Why did this give him greater confidence? 

Why was he careful to mention the number of 
days since his arrival in Jerusalem ? 

How did he deny the charge of sedition ? 

What was his reply to the second charge ? 

How did lie show that in becoming a Christian 
he had not ceased to be a Jew ? 

What was his answer to the third charge ? 

How did he show the unfairness of the whole 
process ? 

Why were not the Ephesian Jews present? 

What did he challenge the members of the 
council to prove ? 

What did the governor decide ? 

What is meant by a " more perfect knowledge 
of the way "? 

Why did he not acquit Paul ? 

Why, then, allow him so much liberty ? 

Before whom did Paul soon after preach ? 

What were Felix's motives in wishing to hear 
him again? 

Why had Paul's words so powerful an effect 
upon him ? 

Was the influence lasting ? 



LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 95 

What led him to think Paul would offer him a 
bribe? 



LESSON XXXIX. 
Acts xxiy. 27 ; xxy. 1-22. 

What was the nature of Paul's confinement ? 

What was its greatest alleviation ? 

What distinguished Christian teacher lived in 
Csesarea ? 

What early convert may still have been there ? 

In what important work may Paul have been 
engaged ? 

Why were no Epistles written from Csesarea ? 

What great disturbances were occurring in the 
city? 

Why was Felix superseded ? 

Why did he care " to show the Jews a pleas- 
ure"? 

What is known of the personal history and 
character of his successor ? 

Why did Festus go to Jerusalem so soon after 
his arrival? 

How did the Jews endeavour to take advantage 
of the change of governors ? 



96 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

What is meant by " desired favour against 
him"? 

What probably was their plea ? 
What was their secret plan ? 
Why did Festus deny their request ? 
What is the meaning of " able " ? 
What shows his promptness and punctuality ? 
Were any new charges brought against Paul ? 
Since the charges were unproved, why did not 
Festus release Paul ? 

What was implied in the proposal to go to 

Jerusalem ? 

Why did he allow Paul any choice in the 
matter ? 

What two reasons did Paul give for refusing ? 

What rights did he re-assert ? 

How was he standing at " Caesar's judgment- 
seat''? 

What were Paul's reasons for appealing to 
Csesar ? 

What was the right of appeal ? 
Who are meant by the " council " ? 
Why did Festus confer with them ? 
What was the result? 

Had he any further duties to perform in the 
case? 



LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 97 

What distinguished visitors arrived in Caesarea ? 

For what purpose did they come ? 

What led Festus to speak to Agrippa of Paul ? 

Does the account given by Festus agree with 
Luke's narrative ? 

What is meant by " their own superstition " ? 

How did Festus know that belief in Jesus was 
the ground of the charges against Paul ? 

Is it likely that Agrippa had heard before of 
Paul? 

Why did he wish to hear him ? 



LESSON XL. 
Acts xxt. 23-27; xxyi. 1-32. 

Is Paul's hearing before Agrippa to be regard- 
ed as another trial ? 

Why did Festus wish to connect so much pomp 
and display with trie occasion ? 

Where was the " place of hearing " ? 

With what statement did Festus open the as- 
sembly ? 

In what embarrassing position had he placed 
himself? 

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98 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

What impression did he wish to convey by this 
speech ? 

Did he use the ordinary title of address in 
speaking of the emperor ? 

Would it be lawful to send a prisoner without 
a written account of the charges against him ? 

Why did Agrippa grant Paul permission to 
speak ? 

What was the significance of Paul's gesture ? 

What previous address does this resemble ? 

What was his purpose at this time ? 

How did he begin his defence ? 

What is the meaning of " expert " ? 

Was this a mere compliment ? 

How did he speak of his early history ? 

For what hope did he say he was judged ? 

What led him to ask this question ? 

Against what charge had he been defending 
himself thus far? 

Why did he again recount his persecuting zeal 
and the incidents of his conversion ? 

What is thought to be a proof that he was a 
member of Sanhedrin ? 

In what strange cities had he persecuted " the 

saints"? 



LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 99 

Why did he insist on his commission and au- 
thority ? 

Does this account of his conversion agree with 
the previous ones ? 

Why did he omit all mention of Ananias ? 

How can his preaching "throughout all the 
coasts of Judea" be reconciled with Gal. i. 22? 

What is meant by "I continue unto this day"? 

What three doctrines of the Messiah did he 
state to be the subject of debate between himself 
and the Jews ? 

How was he here interrupted ? 

Why did Festus suppose that learning had 
iade Paul "mad"? 

What tact and courtesy did Paul show in his 
reply? 

Why did he appeal to Agrippa's belief in the 
prophets ? 

What is the meaning of Agrippa's reply ? 

What contrast may be noted between the effect 
Df Paul's words on Festus and on Agrippa ? 

Of what is Paul's response a model ? 

Was the interview then concluded ? 

What was Agrippa's decision ? 



100 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

LESSON XLI. 
Acts xxvii. 1-12. 

In whose charge was Paul placed ? 

What is meant by "Augustus's band " ? 

Who accompanied Paul ? 

Were they also prisoners ? 

Was it usual to send prisoners from Judea to 
Rome for trial ? 

In what kind of ship did they take passage ? 

Was this the common mode of travel ? 

For what port was it bound ? 

Why did they not sail for Italy direct? 

How many classes of persons were on board 
this vessel ? 

What is meant by the " coasts of Asia " ? 

Why did the ship stop at Sidon ? 

Was this Paul's first visit ? 

Where is Sidon first mentioned ? 

How is it associated with Jewish history ? 

By what profane writers is it celebrated ? 

What friends had Paul in Sidon ? 

What is meant by "to refresh himself" ? 

From what direction was the wind when they 
again set sail ? 

What is meant by " sailed under Cyprus " ? 



LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 101 

Did they leave it on the right or left hand ? 

What two reasons had they for taking this 
course ? 

When before had Paul sailed over the sea of 
Cilicia? 

Where was Myra ? 

Why did they here change ships ? 

How did the new ship differ from the one they 
had left? 

Why should a vessel sailing from Alexandria 
to Italy be fonnd at Myra ? 

Why did they sail slowly ? 

Where was Cnidus ? 

What is meant by the "wind not suffering 
us"? 

What is meant by " sailed under Crete ?! ? 

Why had they difficulty in passing Salmone ? 

How was Fair Havens situated ? 

Why was " sailing now dangerous " ? 

What " fast " is meant ? 

Why was Paul allowed to give advice ? 

Was this merely his own personal conviction ? 

Who were the "master and owner of the 
ship"? 



102 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

Is Julius to be censured for deferring to their 
opinion ? 

Where did they desire to winter ? 



LESSON XLII. 
Acts xxyii. 13-44. 

Was the " south wind " favourable to the in- 
tended course ? 

What shows that, the sailors were sanguine of 
success ? 

Why did they sail close to the land ? 

From what direction came the "tempestuous 
wind " ? 

Are such sudden changes frequent in that part 
of the Mediterranean ? 

What is meant by " could not bear up into the 
wind"? 

In what direction were they driven ? 

Where is Clauda ? 

Why was there difficulty in securing the boat ? 

What two measures for safety were adopted ? 

What was " undergirding " ? 

Why was it necessary ? 

What is meant by " strake sail " ? 

What was their object in this ? 



LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 103 

Was this the only precaution taken to avert the 
danger ? 

How was the ship lightened? 

From this what may be inferred as to its condi- 
tion? 

What was the " tackling " ? 

" With our own hands/' what is implied ? 

How was their peril increased ? 

Was this the reason that they abandoned all 
hope? 

Why had they abstained from food ? 

Why did Paul call to mind their former mis- 
take in disregarding his counsel ? 

What encouragement had he received ? 

How had God given him all those in the ship ? 

What must have been the effect of his words ? 

From what time is the fourteenth night to be 
reckoned ? 

Was there any abatement of the tempest ? 

Where is Adria ? 

How did the seamen know that they were ap- 
proaching land ? 

What danger did they now apprehend ? 

Was their alarm well founded ? 

Was the ship anchored in the customary man- 
ner? 



104 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

What danger became imminent? 

What selfish attempt for safety was then made 
by the crew ? 

How did Paul know their real design ? 

How did he know that unless they remained in 
the ship all would be lost ? 

What was done with the boat ? 

At daybreak what did he exhort them to do ? 

Was this anything more than an ordinary 
meal? 

Why did they lighten the ship ? 

Why had not the wheat been cast overboard 
before ? 

Why was it that no one recognized a coast with 
which sailors must have been familiar ? 

What is a " creek " ? 

What was now their intention ? 

What three things were done ? 

What occasioned the next disaster ? 

Why did the soldiers fear the escape of the 
prisoners ? 

Was personal regard for Paul the motive which 
influenced the centurion ? 

How was Paul's prediction at last fulfilled ? 






LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 105 

LESSON XLIII. 
Acts xxyiii. 1-16. 

What are the reasons for identifying Melita 
with the modern Malta ? 

Why were the inhabitants called " barbarous " ? 

What language did they speak ? 

What is meant by " they received us " ? 

Was this fire built in the open air ? 

How did the viper come " out of the heat " ? 

Was Paul bitten by the viper ? 

Why did the Maltese suppose him to be a mur- 
derer ? 

Were the effects they anticipated the usual re- 
sults of the bite of a serpent ? 

Is Paul's safety to be considered miraculous ? 

What prophecy was thus fulfilled ? 

When before had Paul been declared to be a 
god? 

Under what government was Melita ? 

What was the rank of the " chief man of the 
island"? 

Was the whole ship's company entertained by 
Publius? 

How was his hospitality requited ? 

What other miracles were performed by Paul ? 



106 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OP PAUL. 

How did the islanders show their gratitude ? 

At what time of the year did Julius with his 
company again set sail ? 

Why had this vessel "wintered in the isle"? 

What was the " sign " of a ship? 

Who were Castor and Pollux? 

How far was Syracuse from Malta ? 

How was Syracuse situated ? 

What was its condition at this time ? 

Why did the vessel stop here ? 

What is meant by " fetched a compass " ? 

How long did they stop at Ehegium ? Why ? 

Through what celebrated straits did they pass ? 

What beautiful bay did they enter ? 

What islands did they pass at its entrance ? 

What cities were situated on its shores ? 

What fleet was stationed there ? 

Describe the situation of Puteoli. 

What was its commercial importance ? 

Why did Julius allow Paul to remain so long 
at Puteoli ? 

How far was Puteoli from Rome ? 

On what famous road did they travel ? 

Would they travel on foot ? 

Through what towns did they pass ? 



LESSONS OX THE LIFE OF PAUL. 107 

What marshes did they cross ? 

How did the brethren know of Paul's arrival 
in Italy ? 

Why was their corning a cause for thankfulness 
and encouragement ? 

What varied scenes and objects of interest 
would they see on approaching Rome ? 

By what gate did they enter the city? 

Who was the " captain of the guard " ? 



LESSON XLIV. 
Acts xxyiii. 16-21. 

Who was emperor of Eome at this time ? 

What was the population and condition of the 
city? 

Were there many Jews in Rome ? 

In what part of the city did they live ? 

How were they treated ? 

What was the condition of the Christian 
church at Rome ? 

Where was Paul taken first ? 

Was liberty to dwell apart from the other pris- 
oners an unusual favour? 

Why did the prefect show this lenity to Paul ? 



108 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

How was he still confined ? 

How was he thns aided in spreading the know- 
ledge of Christ ? 

What does he himself say of the results which 
followed? Phil. i. 12, 13. 

What was Paul's motive in assembling the 
Jews rather than the Christians ? 

Where did this interview take place ? 

How could Paul deny that he had opposed 
Jewish institutions ? 

How had the Jews delivered him to the 
Komans ? 

What had aggravated their guilt ? 

What did Paul mean by saying " not that I 
had aught to accuse my nation of " ? 

What did he mean by " this cause " ? 

What was the "hope of Israel"? 

What two points did Paul present in this ad- 
dress ? 

How did the Jews reply to the first ? 

Were they insincere in making this declara- 
tion? 

Is it probable they were as ignorant of Chris- 
tianity as they wished to appear? 

When and where was the next meeting ? 



LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 109 

Why did not Paul meet the Jews in the syna- 
gogue ? 

How long did this meeting last ? 

Is it probable it was one continuous discourse ? 

What was the effect upon the Jews ? 

What final warning did Paul give them ? 

What is the meaning of the prophecy which he 
quoted ? 

What formal separation took place ? 

Why was Paul's trial delayed ? 

How could Paul obtain the necessary means for 
hiring a house ? 

Is this " hired house " the " lodging " mentioned 
before ? 

Was his intercourse with others confined to his 
own dwelling ? 

What is meant by " no man forbidding him " ? 



LESSON XLV. 

How can we account for the abrupt conclusion 
of the Acts ? 

From what sources do we gain our knowledge 
of Paul's after life ? 

Who were his companions during his imprison- 
ment? 

10 



110 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

What three Epistles were written at this time? 

By what messengers were they carried ? 

What was the occasion of the letter to Phile- 
mon? 

Against what errors did Paul warn the Colos- 
sians ? 

What are the grounds for believing that the 
Epistle to the Ephesians was not addressed to 
that church ? 

What cheering visit did Paul receive at this 
time? Phil. iv. 18. 

What self-devotion had Epaphroditus shown ? 
Phil. ii. 30. 

On his return, what letter did Paul send with 
him? 

What has been noted of this Epistle ? 
What do we learn from it of Paul's anticipa- 
tions in regard to his approaching trial ? 

What circumstances threatened him with pecu- 
liar danger? 

Where and before whom did the trial prob- 
ably take place ? 

What are the reasons for thinking that it ended 
in an acquittal ? 

After his liberation where did Paul probably 
go? Philem. 22; Phil. ii. 24. 



LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. Ill 

By what route would he travel ? 

From Asia Minor what long journey did he 
take? 

Would he be likely to go by sea or land ? 

How long is he thought to have remained 
there ? 

To what city did he return ? 

What was the condition of the church there ? 

Where was the first Epistle to Timothy writ- 
ten? 

Where was Timothy at that time ? 1 Tim. i. 3. 

What were Paul's motives in writing this letter? 

What island did he visit soon after ? 

Whom did he leave there as his representative ? 
Titus i. 5. 

From what city, probably, was the Epistle to 
Titus sent ? 

Where did Paul wish Titus to join him ? Titus 
iii. 12, 

After leaving Ephesus what two cities did Paul 
visit on his way to Kicopolis ? 

How was Nicopolis situated ? 

By whom was it founded ? 

Is it probable that Paul spent the whole winter 
at Nicopolis ? 



112 LESSONS ON THE LIFE OF PAUL. 

Why is it supposed that he was again arrested 
and sent to Rome ? 

How long had he been absent from the city ? 

What terrible persecution of the Christians had 
taken place during this time ? 

What alteration was there in his treatment 
during this second imprisonment ? 

Is it known where he was confined ? 

Did his trial probably take place soon after his 
arrival ? 

What was the result of the first hearing of his 
cause? 2 Tim. iv. 16, 17. 

Did he expect a final acquittal ? 2 Tim. iv. 6. 

What friends were with him ? 

When was the second Epistle to Timothy writ- 
ten? 

What makes it the most solemn and pathetic 
of all the Epistles ? 

Is it known whether Timothy was able to fulfil 
Paul's requests ? Heb. xiii. 23. 

What was the result of the second trial ? 

What is the universal tradition respecting 
Paul's execution ? 

"VY hen did it take place ? 

Where was he probably buried ? 

What great lessons are taught by the life of 
Paul? 



ANALYTICAL INDEX. 



Acts, book of, 109. 
Adria, situation of, 103. 
Agabus, 17. 
Agrippa, Paul before, 97. 

prophets and, 99. 
Alexander of Ephesus, 75. 
Alexandria, 101. 
Ainphipolis, 55. 
Ananias, high priest, 89, 99. 
Ananias, Paul and, 87. 
Antioch in Pisidia: 

Jews in, 25. 

Paul at, 26, 31. 
Antioch in Syria : 

army embarks for, 37. 

Barnabas at, 18. 

church at, 18, 38. 

described, 17. 

Judaizers at, 11. 

Judas at, 41. 

Paul at, IS, 14, 69. 

Peter at, 15. 

preaching at, 17. 

Silas at, 44. 
Antipatris. Paul at, 92. 
Apollonia. 55. 
Apollos, character of, 70. 

education of, 70. 

preaching of, 70. 
Aquila and Priscilla, 62, 65, 68. 
Arabia. Saul in, 14. 
Areopagite, 61. 
Asia, gospel in, etc., 49, 73. 77, 100, 

ni. 

Assos, situation of, 79. 
Athens, art in, 57. 

idolatry at, 59, 60. 

Paul at, 57. 

people of, 57. 

philosophers of, 57, 58. 

schools of, 57. 

10* I 



Atonement for sins, 27. 
Attalia, situation of, 37. 
Augustus's band, 100. 

Bar-jesus, 22. 

Barnabas, Antioch visited by, 18. 

banished, 30. 

character of, 17, 19. 

divine honours and, 34. 

leaves Paul, 48. 

missionary tours of, 20, 
46. 
Berea, gospel at, 56. 

Paul leaves, 57. 

C^sar. Paul appeals to, 96. 
Cassarea, history of, 92. 

Paul at. 83, 92. 95. 
Sanhedrin at, 93. 
Castor and Pollux, 106. 
Cenchrea, 77. 
Chios, 79. 
Christ, faith in. 54. 

resurrection of, 27. 
Christian Church, controversy in, 

38. 
Christian Church, corruptions in, 

38. 
Christian Sabbath, 78. 
Christianity, opposition to, 51. 

spread of. 5. 
Christians, dispersion of, 11. 
first so called, 17. 
Judaizing, 41. 
persecution of, 11, 12, 

16, 18, 9S. 112. 
Pharisaic. 41. 
Church, calamity to the. 18. 
of Jerusalem, 17. 

Rome, 107. 
pillar of the, 43. 

113 



114 



ANALYTICAL INDEX. 



Cilicia, described, 6. 
gospel in, -44. 
sea of, 101. 
situation of, 24. 
Cilicia, Eastern, armies cross near,6. 
passes out of, 6. 
Roman governor 
of, 6. 
Cilicia, Western, natives of, 6. 
pirates of, 6. 
robbers near, 6. 
Circumcision, Barnabas on, 39, 40, 
41. 
James on, 42. 
Paul on, 39, 40, 41. 
Peter on, 41. 
Timothy and, 48. 
Classics, Paul and the, 60. 
Clauda, Paul sails by, 102. 
Claudius, 62." 
Cnidus, situation of, 101. 
Coasts of Asia, 100. 
Colony, characteristics of a, 51. 
Colossians, Paul to the, 110. 
Commerce of Tarsus, 6. 
"Confirming the souls," 36. 
Conspiracy against Paul, 91. 
Controversies among Christians, 38. 
Conversion of Gentiles, 30, 42. 

Saul, 87, 98.' 
Corinth, first convert of, 65. 
games at, 62. 
government of, 62, 66. 
Jews at, 62. 
Paul at, 62. 74, 77. 
situation of, 62. 
Cornelius, conversion of, 16. 
Corruptions in the Church, 38. 
Council, (Ecumenical, 41. 
Creator, God as, 34. 
Crete, Paul sails by, 101. 
Cripple healed, 33. 
Cyprus, Barnabas at, 20. 
disciples of, 16. 
government of. 21. 
Paul and, 20, S3, 100. 
Cyrene, disciples of, 16. 

Damaris, 61. 

Damascus, antiquity of, 12. 

Jews in. 12. 

king of, 15. 

Saul at, 13, 14, 15. 
David, character of, 26. 

sure mercies of, 27. 
Deacon, office of, 10. 



Demetrius, 74. 
Deputy, meaning of, 66. 
Derbe, Paul at, 36, 47. 
situation of, 36. 
Divination, spirit of, 52. 

East, travel in the, 40, 100. 
Egyptian, followers of the, 87. 
Elder, office of, 36. 
Elders of Ephesus, 80, 81. 
Elymas, 22. 

Emperor of Rome, 18, 107. 
Epaphroditus, 110. 
Ephesians, Epistle to the, 110. 
Ephesus, antiquity of, 70, 80. 

building at, 70. 

elders of, 80, 81. 

founder of, 70. 

Jews of, 80, 94. 

magic in, 73. 

Paul at, 68, 71, 75. 
leaves, 111. 

population of, 70. 
Epistle to the Ephesians, 110. 
Timothv, 111. 
Titus, 111. 
Epistles of Paul, 64, 110. 
Erastus, 74. 

Eternal life, ordained to, 30. 
Europe, gospel preached in, 50. 
Eutychus, fall of, 78. 
Execution of Paul, 112. 

Pair Haven's, situation of, 101. 
Faith in Christ, 54. 
Fasting, 19. 
Feasts, Jewish, 68. 
Felix, character of, 93. 

Paul before, 93. 

superseded, 95. 
Festus at Jerusalem, 95. 

Galatia, news from, 77. 

Paul in, 49. 
Gallio, Paul before, 67. 
Gamaliel, school of, 8. 9. 
Garlands in sacrifice, 34. 
Gaul, Paul in, 49. 
Gentile names, 23. 
Gentiles, conversion of the, 29, 30, 

42. 
God as creator, 34. 

knowledge of, 60. 
Gospel offered to the Jews, 29. 
Grecian libertines, 8. 
Grecians dispute with Paul, 15. 



ANALYTICAL INDEX. 



115 



Grecians preached to, 16. 
Greek, Paul speaks in, 86. 
Greeks at Iconium, 31. 

Corinth, 63. 

devout, 56. 

on foreigners, 51. 

Heathen poet, 60. 

Hebrew, Paul speaks in, 87. 

Hellenist, 6. 87. 

Herod the Tetrarch, 19. 

High priest, Ananias the, 89. 

Holy Ghost, influences of the, 72, 

81. 
Hospitality of Publius, 105. 

Iconium, situation of, 31. 
Idolatry at Athens. 59, 60. 
Imprisonment of Paul, 109. 
Italy, Paul in, 107. 

Jailee at Philippi. 54. 
James on circumcision, 42. 
Jason, 56. 

Jerusalem, apostles in, 15. 
Church of, 17. 
Paul at, 7, 27, 40, 47. 

84, 86. 
schoolsof. 8. 
sects of, 8. 
Jewish feasts, 68. 

schools, 39. 
Jews, classes of, 5. 

conspiracy of, 15. 
dispersion of, 5. 
envy of, 29. 
gospel and. 29. 
of Antioch. 25. 
Oorintb, 62. 
Ephesus. 80. 94. 
Rome. 67, 108. 
Salamis. 20. 
Thessalonica, 56. 
privileges of. 5. 
scourging amonar, 53. 
John Mark, 20. 24. 
John the Baptist, 27, 72. 
Jordan, river, 12. 
Judaizing Christians, 41. 
Judas at Antioch. 44. 
Judea, Christians in. 12. 
condition of. 5. 
Roman government in. 8. 
Julius, centurion, 102, 104. 106. 
Jupiter. Barnabas taken for, 33. 
Justus, 65. 



Language of Tarsus, 7. 

Law of Moses, 27, 39, 42. 

Laws, Roman, 67. 

Laying on hands, 19. 

Libertines and Stephen, 10. 

Life of Paul, lessons taught by the, 

112. 
Literature, Gentile, 39. 
Lucius, 19. 
Luke the Evangelist, 19. 

at Philippi, 
78. 

Rhodes, 
82. 
Lycaonia described. 32. 33. 
Lydia of Thyatira, baptism of, 52. 
hospitality of, 
52. 
LysiasandPaul.89. 90, 93. 
Lystra, patron divinity of, 33. 
situation of, 32. 

Macedonia. 74. 

Christians of, 63. 

divisions of, 50. 
Magic at Ephesus. 73. 
Magistrates of Philippi. 54. 
Malta or Melita. Iu5, 106. 
Ma nam, youth of, 19. 
Manner of Moses. 39. 
Mark. John, 20. 24. 
Mars Hill, Paul on. 59. 
Mediterranean Sea. 6, 102. 
Melita or Malta. 105, 106. 
Mercurv, Paul taken for, 33. 
Miletus, Paul at, 80, 82. 
Minister. John Mark, 20. 
Miracles' of Paul, 22, 105. 
Missionary tours of Paul, 20. 
Mnason, 84. 
Moses, law of, 27, 39, 42. 

manner of. 39. 
Myra, situation of. 101. 
Mysia, situation of, 49. 

Names. Gentile, 23. 

Nazarenes, sect of the. 93. 

Neapolis and Troas, 50. 

New Testament, prophets of the, 

19. 
Nicopolis, Paul at. 111. 

(Ecumenical Council, 41. 

Old Testament, prophets of the, 19. 

Ordained, meaning of. 37. 

to eternal life, 30. 



116 



ANALYTICAL INDEX. 



Oxen in sacrifices, 34. 

PAMPHYLIA, Coast of, 23. 

meaning of, 24. 
Paphos described, 20. 

Paul visits, 21. 
Patara, Paul at, 82. 
Paul, Agrippa and, 97, 

at Antioch. See Antioch in 
Pisidia ; Antioch in Syria. 

Arabia, 14. 

Athens, 57. 

Caesarea, 83, 92, 95. 

Corinth, 62, 74, 77. 

Damascus, 13, 14, 15. 

Derbe, 36, 47. 

Ephesus, 68, 71, 111. 

Galatia, 49. 

Italy, 107. 

Jerusalem, 7, 27, 40, 47, 
84, 86. 

Miletus, 82. 

Nicopolis, 111. 

Paphos, 21. 

Patara, 82. 

Philippi, 52, 78. 

Puteoli, 106. 

Rhegium, 106. 

Rhodes, 82. 

Rome, 92, 100, 107, 109, 
110, 112. 

Sidon, 100. 

Syria, 69, 77. 

Tarsus, 16. 

Thessalonica, 55. 

Troas, 78. 

Trogyllium, 79. 

Tyre, 83. 
banished, 30. 
Barnabas leaves, 46. 
baptism of, 14. 
birth of, 5. 

bitten by a viper, 105. 
blindness of, 13. 
burial of, 112. 
Caesar appealed to by, 96. 
call of, 13. 
chained, 86. 
character of, 64. 
cities visited by, 76. 
city of, 6. 

classical learning of, 60. 
conspiracy against, 91. 
conversion of, 13, 87, 98. 
cripple healed by, 33. 
divine honors offered to, 34. 



Paul, education of, 7. 

Ephesian elders and, 81. 

Epistle to Ephesians by, 110. 

Epistle to Timothy by, 112. 

Epistle to Titus by, 111. 

Epistles of, 64, 110, 112. . 

father of, 7. 

Felix and, 93. 

Gallio and, 67. 

Grecians and, 15. 

Greek spoken by, 86. 

Hebrew spoken by, 87. 

home training of, 7. 

imprisonment of, 109. 

John Mark and, 24. 

learning of, 6. 

lessons from the life of. 112. 

Mars Hill and, 59. 

miracles performed by, 22, 
105. 

missionary tours of, 20, 38. 

morality of, 9. 

name of, 7, 22. 

persecutes saints, 12, 98. 

Pharisees and, 90. 

Philemon and. 110. 

preaching of, 80, 109. 

Priscilla and, 62, 65, 68. 

relatives of, 7. 

Roman citizenship of, 54, 88. 

Sanhedrin and, 91, 93. 

Saul, new name of, 22. 

scholarship of, 9. 

sect of, 7. 

social position of, 7. 

stoned, 35. 

Tertullus and. 93. 

Timothy and, 48, 111, 112. 

Titus and, 48, 76, 111. 

trade of, 7, 62. 

tribe of, 7. 

vow of, 85. 

voyage to Rome of, 100-107. 
Perga, custom at, 25. 

Paul returns to, 37. 
situation of, 24. 
Persecution of Christians, 11, 12, 

16, 18, 112. 
Peter, Apostle, 16. 

at Antioch, 45. 
on circumcision, 

41, 42. 
position of, 43. 
Pharisaic Christians, 41. 
Pharisee, Paul a, 90. 
Philemon, Paul to, 110. 



ANALYTICAL INDEX. 



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Philippi, battle fought at, 51. 

jailer at, 54. 

magistrates of, 54. 

Paul at, 52, 78. 

situation of, 51. 
Philosophers of Athens, 57, 58. 
Pillar of the Church, 43. 
Pirates of the Mediterranean, 6. 
Poet, heathen, 60. 
Prefect, Roman, 107. 
Priscilla and Aquila, 62. 
Prophecies, fulfilment of the, 30. 
Prophets, Agrippa and the, 99. 

of New Testament, 19. 
Old Testament, 19. 
Prophets and teachers, 19. 
Proselytes, Christian, 38. 
Provinces, Roman, 21. 
Ptolemais. situation of, 83. 
Puteoli, Paul at, 106. 
Publius, hospitality of, 105. 

Rabbis, schools of, 8. 
Rain, blessing of, 35. 
Religion, practical, 80. 
Rhegium, Paul at, 106. 
Rhodes, climate of, 82. 
history of, 82. 
Robbers near Cilicia, 6. 
Roman authorities, 6, 8, 11, 54, 107. 

citizenship, 51, 54, 88. 

divisions, 51. 

empire, 5, 118, 

government, 6, 8, 11, 21, 54, 
107. 

laws, 67. 

prefect, 107. 

provinces, 21. 

scourging, 53. 

sergeants, 54. 
Rome, church in, 107. 

emperor of, 18, 107. 

Jews at, 108. 

Paul at, 92, 100, 107, 109, 
110, 112. 

persecution at, 112. 

Sabbath, Christian, 78. 
Sacrifices, oxen in, 34. 
Salamis. Jews in, 20. 

situation of, 20. 
Salmone, Paul sails by, 101. 
Samaria, Christians in, 12. 
Sanhedrin, authority of, 11, 12. 

Paul and the, 89, 93, 98. 

scribes in the, 90. 



Saul, Apostle. See Paul. 
Saul, King, accession of, 26. 
Sceva, 73. 
Schools, Jewish, 39. 

of Jerusalem, 8. 
Scourging, Jewish, 53. 
Romau, 53. 
Scribes in the Sanhedrin, 90. 
Sea of Cilicia, lul. 
Sects of Jerusalem, 8. 
Seleucia described, 20. 
Sergeants, Roman, 54. 
Sergius Paul us, 21. 
Seven nations, 26. 
Ship, sign of a, 106. 
Ships travel by, 160. 
Sidon, Paul at, 100. 
Sign of a ship, 106. 
Silas at Antioch, 44. 
Philippi, 52. 
Silver shrines, 74. 
Simeon, 19. 

Sorcery at Ephesus, 73. 
Spirit of divination, 52. 
Stephen, arrest of, 10. 

defence of, 10. 

libertines and, 10. 

martyrdom of, 11. 
Sympathy, religious, 63. 
Synagogues, 25, 52. 
Syracuse, situation of, 106. 
Syria, Paul in, 69, 77. 

Tarsus, Barnabas at, 17. 
commerce of, 6. 
described, 6. 
governor, 6. 
language of, 7. 
learning of, 6. 
Paul at, 16. 
Teachers and prophets, 19. 
Tents, manufacture of, 7. 
Tertullus against Paul, 93. 
Tetrarch, Herod the, 19. 
Thessalonians, Epistle to the, 64. 
Thessalonica, Jews at, 56. 
Paul at, 55. 
situation of, 55. 
Timothy, circumcision of, 48. 
education of. 47. 
Epistles to, ill, 112. 
Paul and, 48. 
Titus, circumcision and, 48. 
Epistle to, 111. 
Paul and. 76. 
Trade of Saul, 7, 62. 



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ANALYTICAL INDEX. 



Travel, Eastern, 40, 100. 
Trial of Paul at Rome, 112. 
Troas, founder of, 49, 50. 

Paul at, 50, 78. 
Trogyllium, Paul at, 79. 
Tyrannus, school of, 72. 
Tyre, gospel at, 83. 



Tyre, Paul at, 83. 

Viper, Paul bitten by a, 105. 
Voyage to Rome, Paul's, 100-107. 

Women, Christian, 30. 



LIST OF WORKS ON THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF 
THE APOSTLE PAUL. 



"The reign of St. Paul," wrote Kenan, "is 
drawing to a close," but the declaration only 
proves that he did not understand the character 
which he attempted to delineate. 

At no time since the apostle lived and preach- 
ed and wrote and died have his life and character 
exerted so great an influence on religious thought 
as at the present moment. Systems of theology 
are created, developed, run their course, are found 
wanting, are modified or abandoned; forms of 
church government, derived, as the advocates of 
each say, from the Scriptures, are adopted, applied 
to various conditions of society, fitted to human 
governments, and changed to suit the necessities 
of changing thought ; but St. Paul still lives, and 
his hold on the educated mind and heart grows 
stronger every year, and is exceeded only by that 
of his divine Master. 

A brief notice of some of the more recent works 

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120 LIST OF WORKS OX THE 

on the Life and Epistles and character of the 
Apostle Paul will perhaps help to establish this 
proposition. 

I. First of all must be named " The Life and 
Epistles of St. Paul/' by Conybeare and Howson. 
This is the fullest, the most thorough, in every 
respect the best, of all the books on this subject. 
It is the work of two clergymen of England, the 
former of whom died a few years ago ; the latter, 
Dr. Howson, the Dean of Chester, is still living. 
As a work of art, it is interesting as being the 
work of two minds, and it is one of the most 
thoroughly successful illustrations of such an ex- 
periment. The book is written in an admirable 
style, bringing under contribution all contempo- , 
raneous history, geography, literature, and science. 
The pictures which it presents are vivid and 
graphic in the highest degree, and no statement 
is advanced without authority, the very frequent 
reference to footnotes attesting the painstaking 
labours of the joint authors. The maps and illus- 
trations, especially in the English editions, are 
most elaborate and beautiful. One of our most 
widely read writers on Scripture recently said to 
the writer of this notice that he considered this 
work the best contribution to religious literature 
that the English Church had made in all this 
century. It is read and quoted by all subsequent 
writers on the early history of the Church ; it is 



LIFE AND WRITINGS OF PAUL. 121 

the fountain from which all teachers draw their 
information and illustrations of the great apos- 
tle's life. No Christian family, no Sunday-school 
teacher, can afford to be without it, and, thanks 
to Scribner & Co., of New York, it is now sold 
at a price which brings it within the reach of all. 

II. About a year before the publication of this 
work another appeared in England, in two vol- 
umes, by a Mr. Lewin. It has not been reprinted 
here, and therefore is rarely met with. The au- 
thor is sometimes a little free in his statements, 
is very exact in his dates, so that the very day 
of the month and of the week is given, but is not 
always careful to give his authorities. It is a 
work of great research and learning, and but for 
the fact that Conybeare and Howson's was in 
every respect a better one, it would doubtless have 
had a larger circulation. 

It is a little unfortunate, too, that both books 
were published under the same title. 

Besides his joint authorship in the Life and 
Epistles of St. Paul, Dean Howson has written 
the following works : 

III. " The Character of St. Paul." This book 
contains the Hulsean Lectures for the year 1862 ; 
these are five, viz. : 

1. On the apostle's tact and presence of mind. 

2. On his conscientiousness and integrity. 

3. On his tenderness and sympathy. 
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122 LIST OF WORKS ON THE 

4. On his thanksgiving and prayer. 

5. On his conrage and perseverance. 

These are admirable lectures ; clear, discrimi- 
nating, scriptural. The work is out of print, but 
is about to be reissued in England ; perhaps with 
some additions. 

IV. " The Metaphors of St. Paul." This is a 
series of four articles originally contributed to one 
of the English magazines on the figurative ex- 
pressions in the apostle's speeches and letters 
drawn from Roman military life, classical archi- 
tecture, agriculture, and the Grecian games. 

V. " The Companions of St. Paul." This book 
consists of sermons descriptive of St. Paul's com- 
panions, — in fact, bringing together all that the 
Scriptures say of their persons, their character- 
istics, and the reasons for their association with 
the apostle. Twelve of these favoured persons are 
thus introduced, and it is hoped that the learned 
author will go on in this direction until all the 
apostle's companions are portrayed. 

Another work by Howson is, 

VI. "Scenes and Incidents in the Life of St. 
Paul." These papers, twelve in number, were writ- 
ten to illustrate certain prints laid before the au- 
thor by the publishers of the " Sunday at Home/' 
Although he had gone over this ground before, 
the author has not copied himself, but has pro- 
duced original articles illustrating some of the 



LIFE AND WRITINGS OF PAUL. 123 

most important scenes and events in the life of 
St. Paul. The book is written in the glowing and 
beautiful style for which the author is remarkable, 
and is well worthy a place in every household. 

Two small volumes — one (VII.), " The Footsteps 
of St. Paul," by McDuff, a Scotchman, the other 
(VIII.), "A Year with St. Paul," by Eev. Mr. 
Knox of our own country, — both drawn largely 
from Conybeare and Howson's book, — will aid 
teachers materially in studying the life of the 
great apostle. Mr. Knox's work consists of fifty- 
two chapters, w T ith questions on each lesson. Pub- 
lished by Eandolph. A very useful book. 

The Rev. Dr. Eadie, the well-known author and 
professor in the United Presbyterian Church of 
Scotland, has published (IX.) " Paul the Preach- 
er," a popular and practical exposition of his dis- 
courses and speeches as recorded in the Acts ; a 
volume of which the Biblical Repertory says, " It 
is not merely an exposition of the recorded dis- 
courses, but is a description of the places w T here 
these discourses were delivered and such an ex- 
hibition of the attendant circumstances that the 
reader becomes, as it were, a hearer, whether at 
Athens, Corinth, or Rome." 

The venerable Thomas Binney, of London, con- 
tributes a volume (X.), "St. Paul, his Life and 
Ministry to the End of his Third Missionary 
Journey," a very good little book intended for 



124 LIST OF WORKS ON THE 

those who cannot obtain the larger works before 
noticed, — " a mere outline/' as the author modest- 
ly calls it, " of the life of St. Paul, and nothing 
more." 

The Eev. John Aiton, D. D., minister of Dol- 
phinton, a parish in Scotland, and the author of 
a book called " The Lands of the Messiah, Mo- 
hammed, and the Pope," has contributed a volume 
under the title of (XI.) " St. Paul and his Lo- 
calities," in their past and present condition as 
recently visited. This author, already in posses- 
sion of the elaborate works before referred to, has 
the additional advantage of having been at the 
places which he describes. He went from place 
to place, beginning at Tarsus, where Paul was 
born, and onward to Rome, where he is said to 
have suffered martyrdom. It is written in a very 
easy, pleasant style, and is well worthy a careful 
reading. 

Rev. Dr. C. M. Butler, of Philadelphia, has pub- 
lished a book called (XII.) "St. Paul in Rome," 
consisting of lectures delivered in the legation 
of the United States at Rome while he was the 
American chaplain in that city. The lectures 
were prepared and delivered in the ordinary course 
of the author's ministry there, and are marked 
with that clearness of statement, earnestness, and 
faithfulness in application for which the excellent 
author is loved and honoured. No one can read 



LIFE AND WRITINGS OF PAUL. 125 

this book without having vivid impressions of the 
great city, and of the apostle's life there. 

A very singular book was published in London 
in 1870, under the title of (XIII.) "Horce Lu- 
cana3, a Biography of St. Luke, Descriptive and 
Literary," by Henry Samuel Baynes. Not much 
is known here of this author beyond the fact that 
he is a librarian somewhere, which we learn from 
his preface, unless indeed he be the H. S. Baynes 
briefly noticed in " Allibone's Dictionary of Au- 
thors" as the author of the " Church at Philippi," 
published in 1834, with a commendatory notice by 
Dr. J. Pye Smith ; a sort of historical commentary 
on the Epistle to the Philippians. Mr. Baynes 
contends that one who wrote a fourth part of the 
New Testament, who was the chief of the com- 
panions of St. Paul, who himself occupied a large 
share in the New Testament history, is entitled to 
a biography ; and he makes one in the book be- 
fore us. It is, of course, impossible to do this 
without continually referring to St. Paul, of whom 
he was himself the historian. If the reader will 
be careful to note that the journeyings of St. Paul 
are the prime object of the sacred narrative, and 
that Luke's presence in the picture is incidental 
and secondary, instead of reversing the order, as 
Mr. Baynes seems to do, the book will be of 
real value. 

France has contributed through English trans- 
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126 LIST OF WORKS ON THE 

lations several works of no little importance to 
the bibliography of St. Paul. One is (XIV.), " St. 
Paul, his Life, Labours, and Epistles, a Narrative 
and an Argument," by Felix Bungener, published 
by the London Eeligious Tract Society, which is 
enough to ensure its orthodoxy and merit. An- 
other is the well-known and popular (XV.) " St. 
Paul," five discourses by Adolphe Monod, the 
evangelical, the eloquent. They who have not 
read this book have a rich treat in store. He or 
she who can read or hear read unmoved that sec- 
ond discourse on " his Christianity or his tears " 
must have a hard heart. 

A third is the (XVI.) " Early ages of Chris- 
tianity," by E. de Pressense, an extremely valuable 
work. The evangelical author has laid the Church 
of our day under great obligations for his grand 
contribution to her history. His references to St. 
Paul are particularly graphic and discriminating. 

The flippant and superficial work of the skeptic 
Penan is not worthy to be named in such a con- 
nection, except to show that neither for brilliancy 
of style nor force of argument is it worth the 
trouble of reading. 

The best commentary, confessedly, that has ever 
been written on the twenty -seventh chapter of the 
Acts, is the work of an English layman, Mr. James 
Smith of Jordanhill. It is a noble contribution 
to the study of the life of the great apostle. It is 



LIFE AND WRITINGS OF PAUL. 127 

called (XVII.) " The Voyage and Shipwreck of 
St. Paul." This writer may be said to have ex- 
hausted the subject, — if it can be exhausted. He 
went to the scenes described ; he spent a winter 
in Malta ; he sailed over those seas ; he examined 
the British admiralty charts ; he read all books, 
ancient and modern, bearing on the subject, and 
studied ancient navigation, its laws, and the cha- 
racter and size of its vessels. He has upset the 
theory of Bryant, Falconer, and others, that the 
shipwreck did not take place at Malta, but on an 
island in the Adriatic, " Meleda ;" he has demon- 
strated the course of the vessels in which the 
apostle sailed, the currents, the direction from 
which the wind blew, the tacking, the scudding, 
and all the working of the ship ; proving, also, by 
a profound dissertation on the life and writings 
of St, Luke, that he was the author of the third 
gospel as well as of the Acts ; and in short has 
erected a monument of learning and research, 
which is absolutely invaluable. The style of the 
book is so clear that the unlearned can readily 
comprehend it. 

Then there is Dr. Lindsay Alexander's (XVIII.) 
" St, Paul at Athens ;" (XIX.) " Scenes and Inci- 
dents in the Life of St, Paul," by Albert Barnes ; 
(XX.) " From Athens to Borne," a small volume; 
(XXI.) " St, Paul and Protestantism," by Mat- 
thew Arnold: (XXII.) " St, Paul and Modern 






128 LIST OF WORKS ON PAUL. 

Thought," by Llewellyn Davies ; (XXIII.) " The 
Continuous History of St. Paul," including Paley's 
celebrated Horae Paulinse, by the Kev. James Tate, 
Canon Residentiary of St. Paul's, London; and 
(XXIV.) "Christianity as taught by St. Paul," 
the Bampton Lectures for 1870, with a valuable 
free translation of the sense of the apostle's speeches 
and epistles, by Rev. Dr. Irons, a Prebendary of 
St. Paul's. 

To this list may be added the article on St. Paul 
in Smith's Dictionary of the Bible, Hackett's edi- 
tion, New York, 1870, four volumes, 8vo, and that 
in Kitto's Dictionary, the Alexander edition ; also 
the introductions and preliminary observations and 
the notes of such commentators as Addison, Alex- 
ander, Alford, Barnes, Davies, Ellicott, Hackett, 
Lange, Lightfoot, Stanley, and Jowett, if, touch- 
ing the last one named, the student will remember 
that there is a decided leaning toward what may 
be called Broad Church theology. 

The answers to most of the " Questions on the 
Life of the Apostle Paul" in this book may be 
found in the foregoing works. 



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